Dry plate photographic negatives, introduced in the late 19th century, represent a turning point in the history of photography. However, their chemical complexity and fragile nature pose serious challenges for conservators. A recent study led by researchers from CNR-INO (Florence) and CSIC (Madrid), in collaboration with the Opificio delle Pietre Dure and the Museo Galileo, […]
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A new scientific paper is out. The question is: How to approach long-term monitoring of chemical dynamics in oil paintings? Monitoring the condition of artworks over time helps us understand how they deteriorate, identify active decay, and evaluate conservation methods. However, this process is challenging both logistically and technically. To tackle the technical challenges, a […]
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On the 11th and 12th of February 2025, a new groundbreaking EU-funded project was launched: ARTEMIS. ARTEMIS aims at creating a digital infrastructure to support the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage, and which will exploit the potential of 3D visualization technologies. The project is based on the novel concept of Reactive Heritage Digital Twins […]
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Exploring the Intersection of Art and Science with Jana Striova on Discoscienza Art is often thought of as a product of talent, inspiration, genius, and passion. But beneath its beauty lies a fascinating world of matter and materials—a world where chemistry, physics, and biology play crucial roles. In a recent episode of the podcast Discoscienza […]
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In Florence, CNR-INO Unveils the Secrets of His Works Through Advanced Diagnostic Techniques, Offering Fresh Insights into Renaissance Art and Conservation On January 28, 2025, a study day titled “Francesco da Sangallo, Sculptor and Portraitist, Favored by the Medici: New Historical and Diagnostic Readings” will be held in Florence. The event is organized by the […]
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Climate Change and Scent Heritage: The Urgent Need for Capturing and Preserving Olfactory Landscapes in a Changing World We are excited to share an update on the SCENTINEL Project, a groundbreaking initiative addressing the pressing need to preserve the olfactory landscapes of our heritage, increasingly threatened by climate change. The project’s Steering Committee meeting, hosted […]
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Journalist Giuliano Aluffi interviewed Marco Leona, director of the scientific laboratory at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and Alice Dal Fovo, a researcher at the National Institute of Optics (CNR-INO) and a member of the Heritage Science Group, for Il Venerdì di Repubblica. The interview offers an intriguing perspective on how science […]
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