Of Microbes and Art : The Role of Microbial Communities in the Degradation and Protection of Cultural Heritage

Orio Ciferri

ISBN 10: 1461369045 / ISBN 13: 9781461369042

Published by Springer, Springer US, 2012

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Microbial defacement and degradation of artistic or historic artifacts is a worldwide problem affecting all countries regardless of their history, geographical location, or economic conditions. This is the first comprehensive study of the role of microbial colonization on the degradation of different cultural artifacts (from buildings to books, wall paintings, textiles, sculptures and glass) and of the investigations into the compounds utilized to control microbial invasion. The book focuses on three main areas: the identification of the microorganisms which cause structural damage; methods to reduce or prevent microbial colonization and damage; and the use of microorganisms for the protection and bioremediation of cultural artifacts.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Of Microbes and Art : The Role of Microbial Communities in the Degradation and Protection of Cultural Heritage
• Publisher: Springer, Springer US
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1461369045
• ISBN 13: 9781461369042
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 254W x 178H x 15D millimeters 254 millimeters width by 178 millimeters height by 15 millimeters depth
• Weight: 518 grams

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Synopsis

Microbial defacement and degradation of artistic or historic artifacts is a worldwide problem affecting all countries regardless of their history, geographical location, or economic conditions. This is the first comprehensive study of the role of microbial colonization on the degradation of different cultural artifacts (from buildings to books, wall paintings, textiles, sculptures and glass) and of the investigations into the compounds utilized to control microbial invasion. The book focuses on three main areas: the identification of the microorganisms which cause structural damage; methods to reduce or prevent microbial colonization and damage; and the use of microorganisms for the protection and bioremediation of cultural artifacts.

Review

`...these words of caution, this book is an extremely useful guide and should greatly assist in the further training of conservators.'
Antiquity, 75 (2001)