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Course Description: Chemistry and Art: Textiles and Dyes
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Course Description: Chemistry and Art: Textiles and Dyes

Chemistry and Art: Textiles and Dyes

56-1220

Course focuses on natural and synthetic textiles, their chemistry, properties, and applications. Paper and dye chemistry is extensively covered. Dye synthesis and interaction of fibers with vat, reactive, acidic, basic, azoic, and mordant dyes are also investigated. Special emphasis is placed on the extraction of natural dyes from plants.

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