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

The Campania region in southern Italy is noted for its large number of churches that harbour
invaluable frescoes, dated from the beginnings of the 4th up to the 13th century. The wall …

The knowledge about the microbial communities present in mural paintings is of utmost
importance to develop effective conservation and mitigation strategies. The present paper …

Since it has been reported that microorganisms can affect painting pigments, Paleolithic
painting microbiology deserves attention. The present study is the first report on the bacterial …

This chapter presents an overview on the principal approaches used in microbial ecology
and discusses their applicability to study biodeterioration of works of art. Single-Strand …

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 …

Medieval wall paintings are often affected by biodecay. An inventory of the existing
microorganisms associated with the damage to the paintings is not yet an integral part of the …

The microbial community dwelling on the damaged parts of a 16th century painting
displayed in the medieval church of San Giacomo Maggiore (Bologna-Italy), was evaluated …

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 …

Microbial biofilms were massively developing on the surfaces and within the painting layers
of mural paintings of a parish church in Lower Saxony, which were exposed and restored in …