Author Description

This unique volume illustrates the intersection of chemistry and a particular realm of the visual arts: sculptural art medals. Humans have crafted medals through the ages, typically from mixed metals, or alloys, such as steel, bronze, and brass. The chemistry comes about in the phase changes, the making of mixtures/alloys, the process of heat transfer, and the patination and finishes. The history and artistry of medals are interspersed with the chemistry for a comprehensive and fascinating overview of the medallic arts. This book will appeal to a wide audience of chemists, chemical engineers, materials scientists, artists, and educators who want to incorporate these concepts into their curricula.