This project is a technical study, using material science and chemical engineering techniques, of an ancient Greek statue unearthed in Canosa, Italy, performed in conjunction with the Worcester Art Museum. Specifically, microscopic visualizations, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy were utilized for analysis. The process of fabrication of this statue, firing temperature and material composition of the clay, and the presence of restoration materials were identified in this study.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Walters, Lisa Lynn

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 99D088M

Advisor

• McNamara, Karen M.

Year

• 1999

Sponsor

• Worcester Art Museum

Date created

• 1999-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Chemical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright