Easel paintings have been considered one of the most important art expressions,
constituting today outstanding works of art with important historic and cultural value …

Easel paintings have undergone biodeterioration processes due to microbiological agents
proliferation, particularly by development of fungal strains that are associated to biofilms …

It is important to characterize the microorganisms involved in biodeterioration processes to
understand their effects on cultural assets and to define an efficient strategy for protecting …

Biocolonization and biodeterioration phenomena in Cultural Heritage is presently
considered a relevant issue when planning conservation strategies and preservation …

The Maltese islands are rich in late Roman and Byzantine catacombs dating back to the
third century AD These include pagan, Christian and Jewish burial sites, often decorated by …

In this study, we investigated the microbial community (bacteria and fungi) colonising an oil
painting on canvas, which showed visible signs of biodeterioration. A combined strategy …

Cultural heritage has become a keystone for comprehending our society, as it represents
and reflects our origins, passions, beliefs and traditions. Furthermore, it provides …

Mural paintings are some of the oldest and most important cultural expressions of mankind
and play an important role for the understanding of societies and civilizations. These cultural …

The aim of this work is the material characterization of wall paintings and biodegradation
assessment, including the analysis of microbial growth and the effect of microbial …

This paper uses molecular techniques to describe the microstructure and microbiological
communities of sixteenth century artwork and their relationships. The microbiological …