These lessons address the science of art production, conservation, and scholarship using the Getty's artworks and conservation practices.

Lessons 11-12 of 12

Methods of Mystery
Grades/Level: Lower Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5), Middle School (6–8), High School (9–12)
Subjects: Visual Arts, Science
Lesson Overview: Students will describe how the scientific method was used to establish the age of a 16th-century cabinet. They will observe and describe the cabinet's characteristics and learn about the concept of half-life and its role in accurately dating organic materials.

Periodic Pigment
Grades/Level: Lower Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5), Middle School (6–8), High School (9–12)
Subjects: Visual Arts, Science
Lesson Overview: Students will make paint using ingredients and recipes from the 17th century.

Lessons 11-12 of 12