Component One: Chemical Analysis of Synthetic Paint Media, Synthetic Organic Pigments, and Paint Additives
A number of analytical techniques will be assessed and compared for their ability to analyze quantitatively modern binding media, and to identify organic pigments and additives in paint systems.

Component Two: A Study of the Physical Properties of Modern Paints
Physical properties and surface characterizations of artists' acrylic emulsion paints will be studied by thermal analysis, microscopy, and color measurement techniques.

Component Three: An Evaluation of Cleaning Methods for Acrylic Paintings
The effects of a variety of cleaning methods on the optical, physical, and chemical properties of acrylic paints will be examined.