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
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Tools & Prototypes
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New Digital Research Resources for Heritage Science
HSG announces the availability of its Data Bank and Spectral Database, two integrated digital platforms supporting advanced research in cultural heritage diagnostics. Together, these resources reinforce HSG’s commitment to rigorous, interoperable, and sustainable research practices in heritage science.
case studies
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HeRiDe Project Officially Kicks Off Today
The HeRiDe (Advancing HERItage Science procedures for DEpth-resolved risk condition assessment of wall paintings) project officially starts today. Coordinated[…]
Highlights from the Heritage Science Group at the Symposium of the CNR-INO
In December 2025, the Heritage Science Group of the National Institute of Optics (CNR-INO) took part in the Annual Symposium[…]
Reproducing Fire-Born Soot to Advance Cleaning Research: New Results from the MOXY Project
Understanding how to safely and effectively remove soot from cultural heritage objects is a pressing challenge—particularly in the aftermath[…]
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