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Of Microbes and Art

The Role of Microbial Communities in the Degradation and Protection of Cultural Heritage

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Editors:
  1. Orio Ciferri

    1. University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy

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  2. Piero Tiano

    1. C.N.R.—C.S. “Opere d’Arte”, Florence, Italy

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  3. Giorgio Mastromei

    1. University of Florence, Florence, Italy

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Ecology of microbial communities developing on art works

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Recent Advances in the Molecular Biology and Ecophysiology of Meristematic Stone-Inhabiting Fungi

      • Clara Urzì, Filomena De Leo, Sybren De Hoog, Katja Sterflinger
      Pages 3-19

    3. Molecular Tools Applied to the Study of Deteriorated Artworks

      • Daniele Daffonchio, Sara Borin, Elisabetta Zanardini, Pamela Abbruscato, Marco Realini, Clara Urzì et al.
      Pages 21-38

    4. Molecular Approaches for the Assessment of Microbial Deterioration of Objects of Art

      • Sabine Rölleke, Claudia Gurtner, Guadalupe Pinar, Werner Lubitz
      Pages 39-47

    5. Comparative Studies of Microbial Communities on Stone Monuments in Temperate and Semi-Arid Climates

      • Eric May, Sophia Papida, Hesham Abdulla, Sally Tayler, Ahmed Dewedar
      Pages 49-62

    6. Occurrence and Fluctuation in Photosynthetic Biocoenoses Dwelling on Stone Monuments

      • Luisa Tomaselli, Piero Tiano, Gioia Lamenti
      Pages 63-76

    7. Microbial Communities in Salt Efflorescences

      • Leonilla Laiz, Delfina Recio, Bernardo Hermosin, Cesareo Saiz-Jimenez
      Pages 77-88

    8. Characterisation of Endolithic Communities of Stone Monuments and Natural Outcrops

      • Ornella Salvadori
      Pages 89-101

  3. Biosusceptibility of organic and inorganic constituents

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 103-103
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    2. Patina

      • Thomas Dornieden, Anna A. Gorbushina, Wolfgang E. Krumbein
      Pages 105-119

    3. A Laboratory Investigation of the Microbial Degradation of Cultural Heritage

      • AnnaMaria Seves, Maria Romanò, Tullia Maifreni, Alberto Seves, Giovanna Scicolone, Silvio Sora et al.
      Pages 121-133

    4. Fungal Fox Spots and Others

      • Mary-Lou Esther Florian
      Pages 135-151

    5. Polymers and Resins as Food for Microbes

      • Robert J. Koestler
      Pages 153-167

    6. Biodegradability of Products Used in Monuments’ Conservation

      • Piero Tiano, Lucia Biagiotti, Susanna Bracci
      Pages 169-181

  4. Control and utilization of microorganisms

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 183-183
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    2. Integrated Concepts for the Protection of Cultural Artifacts Against Biodeterioration

      • Thomas Warscheid
      Pages 185-201

    3. Bacterial Carbonatogenesis and Applications to Preservation and Restoration of Historic Property

      • Sabine Castanier, Gaële Le Métayer-Levrel, Geneviève Orial, Jean-François Loubière, Jean-Pierre Perthuisot
      Pages 203-218

    4. Bacterial Genes Involved in Calcite Crystal Precipitation

      • Brunella Perito, Lucia Biagiotti, Simona Daly, Alessandro Galizzi, Piero Tiano, Giorgio Mastromei
      Pages 219-230

    5. Bioremediation of Cultural Heritage: Removal of Sulphates, Nitrates and Organic Substances

      • Giancarlo Ranalli, Mauro Matteini, Isetta Tosini, Elisabetta Zanardini, Claudia Sorlini
      Pages 231-245
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About this book

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.

Reviews

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

Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy

    Orio Ciferri

  • C.N.R.—C.S. “Opere d’Arte”, Florence, Italy

    Piero Tiano

  • University of Florence, Florence, Italy

    Giorgio Mastromei

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Of Microbes and Art

  • Book Subtitle: The Role of Microbial Communities in the Degradation and Protection of Cultural Heritage

  • Editors: Orio Ciferri, Piero Tiano, Giorgio Mastromei

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4239-1

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2000

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-306-46377-8Published: 30 June 2000

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4613-6904-2Published: 03 October 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4615-4239-1Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 250

  • Topics: Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, Plant Sciences, Mineral Resources

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