Multidisciplinary approach to the study of large-format oil paintings.

ABSTRACT: Cultural heritage has become a keystone for comprehending our society, as it represents and reflects our origins, passions, beliefs and traditions. Furthermore, it provides fundamental information about specific temporary spaces, materials' availability, technology, artist's intention, and site weather conditions. Our aim was to develop a multidisciplinary approach with a main focus on investigating two Italian large-format paintings located in highly diverse environments such as the National Theater of Costa Rica. We monitored environmental conditions and quantified fungal aerial spores. Then, we determined regions of possible biodeterioration with the software MicroorganismPattern and used the software PigmentArrangement to elucidate the apparent colour of the paintings based on distribu

SUBMITTER: Calderon-Mesen P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9905513 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature