The course aims to provide the student with the knowledge of the mechanical, chemical and physical characteristics of the materials. The course aims to provide essential knowledge on the constitution of various classes of materials (pigments, metals, semiconductors, glass, ceramics, stone, construction, composites, plastics, lubricants), on their mechanical, thermal, functional properties and on some production technologies. The goal is to understand the artistic peculiarities of the work of art and its degradation. The course aims to encourage the study of the materials used by artists in works of art over the centuries starting from ancient civilizations up to contemporary art. In addition, knowledge of materials is integrated with design elements of compatible restoration systems. It also intends to stimulate the acquisition of the methodology for understanding technological processes.