Chemistry and art - Ancient Greek art

Benham top

In this experiment, students record what is seen when a Benham top spins at different speeds, comparing their perceptions with those of group members.

Making a water magnifier

In this practical, students experiment with magnification by placing water drops on top of lettering.

Verdigris copper

In this experiment, students deliberately corrode copper, to produce a pigment called verdigris. Students can then explain their observations using their knowledge of redox reactions.

How to make a lake pigment paint

Use this experiment to show your learners how to make and analyse the properties of a lake pigment paint

Magic writing with sodium nitrate solution

In this experiment, students write a hidden message using invisible ink and watch what happens when a glowing splint touches their message.

Herschel infrared experiment

In this experiment, students measure the temperature thermometers reach as they are placed throughout (and beyond) the spectrum of visible light.

Invisible inks

In this experiment, students test a variety of substances to see if they can be used as an invisible ink.

Spinning colour top

In this experiment, students observe, describe and explain what happens when a multicoloured disc spins at a high speed.

Making a rainbow

In this experiment, students observe what happens to white light as it passes through water droplets.

Timeline

Discover the links between art and science through different historical eras.

Ancient Greek art