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

In this study we focus on three different cases of mural paintings alteration due to the
presence of microbial communities. The formation of oxalates, lead pigments oxidation and …

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 …

Biodegradation and biodeterioration of mural paintings by microorganisms is an important
research field that needs novel approaches to fully understand the mechanisms and effects …

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

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 …

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

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

Cultivable bacteria colonizing deteriorated modern painting on canvas were identified in
order to evaluate their potential to deteriorate organic and inorganic painting's constituents …