The microbiological risk to a contemporary oil painting on canvas from Nigeria showing
stains putatively caused by microorganisms was assessed with non-invasive (nitrocellulose …

In this study, we investigated and compared the microbial communities adhering to the
obverse and the reverse sides of an oil painting on canvas exhibiting signs of …

Paintings are essential components of cultural heritage all over the world. They consist of
organic molecules such as oils, waxes, gums, sugars, polysaccharides, and proteins that …

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

The historic center of Quito, Ecuador, was one of the first World Cultural Heritage Sites
declared by UNESCO in 1978. There are numerous religious buildings built during the …

Microbiological samples were taken from deteriorated oil paintings exhibited in various
locations in addition to private possessions. The results showed that eight fungal and four …

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 …

Cultural heritage makes the foundation of any nation. Culture includes melodies, music,
dance, theater, people conventions, performing expressions, ceremonies and customs …

The identification of microorganisms involved in biodeterioration/biodegradation process is
determinant to understand their effects on cultural assets, and furthermore, it is a crucial step …

The surface-associated microflora on four deteriorated historical books kept in the library of
a Nigerian museum were studied to identify microbial communities present, determine …