About us
Founded on a shared passion for heritage conservation, we emerged as a group specialized in advanced optical non invasive diagnostic techniques for the scientific analysis of artworks.
For over 30 years, CNR-INO has been deeply immersed in the world of cultural heritage diagnostics. This dedication has given rise to the Heritage Science Group, where we explore and experiment with cutting-edge optical techniques and create advanced instruments for analyzing works of art.
RESEARCH
Key resources to know & preserve art
Explore our tools and prototypes and discover how our research innovate the sector of heritage science.
Tools & Prototypes
Learn more about our optical non-invasive techniques for advancing cultural heritage analysis
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25 years after their first collaboration agreement, CNR – National Institute of Optics and Opificio delle Pietre Dure di Firenze (Ministry of Culture) renew their partnership from 1998.
Their goal is to create an integrated laboratory of chemical-physical investigations with unique instrumentation for art conservation and restoration.
case studies
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New Insights into Historical Dry Plate Negatives
Dry plate photographic negatives, introduced in the late 19th century, represent a turning point in the history of photography.[…]
How to approach long-term monitoring of chemical dynamics in oil paintings?
A new scientific paper is out. The question is: How to approach long-term monitoring of chemical dynamics in oil[…]
ARTEMIS: A Digital Revolution in Cultural Heritage Conservation
On the 11th and 12th of February 2025, a new groundbreaking EU-funded project was launched: ARTEMIS. ARTEMIS aims at[…]
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