Actividades de Investigación

(LLHS) Transnational Access Provision to Research Infraestructures IPERION HS.

Transnational Access Provision by the Laser Laboratory for Heritage Science (LLHS). 25 – 29 Oct 2021.

From October 25 to October 29, we received Carla Machado, NOVA School of Science and Technology from the Conservation and Restoration Department and Vicarte Research Unit (Portugal), to provide her access to the facilities, laboratories and research expertise at the Institute of Physical Chemistry Rocasolano in Madrid. This was done via FIXLAB access to research infrastructures in the mainframe of the European Project IPERION HS.

In the framework of the study «Non-invasive characterisation of grisaille paints on stained-glass windows» there were analysed stained glass fragments and samples from different European contexts and centuries with LIBS (Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy), LIF (Laser Induced Fluorescence) and Nonlinear Optical Microscopy (NLOM) in the modality of Multiphoton Excitation Fluorescence.

Some of the beautiful samples she brought to the laboratory.

These techniques and the scientific expertise provided by the Laser Laboratory of Heritage Science research group will allow to get information regarding the chemical composition and thickness of the grisaille paint layers in a non-destructive way, without sampling.

This access provision has been successfully provided thanks to IPERION HS. You can apply too free of charge. Next call is already open and you can apply until November 30th.

The catalogue includes access to several techniques and laboratories all over Europe in the field of Heritage Science through FIXLAB. Also there is access to mobile equipment and related competencies in MOLAB. Also access to organized scientific information in largely unpublished datasets from archives of prestigious European museums, galleries and research institutions is provided through ARCHLAB.

Or you can consult their expert desk at: userhelpdesk@iperionhs.eu

Photos provided by Laura Maestro.


Showing results: Innova Concrete Final Workshop. 2-4 December 2021, Cádiz, Spain.

InnovaConcrete is coming to an end by December 2021, and the final conference will be held in Cadiz, Spain, from 2nd to 4th of December 2021.

From December 2nd-4th 2021, the final conference of the project  InnovaConcrete (Innovative materials and techniques for the conservation of 20th century concrete-based cultural heritage) will be celebrated in Cadiz (Spain), where the final results and conclusions will be presented to the public.

This project is funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, unites experts from multiple disciplines (architecture, engineering, social sciences, experimental sciences, cultural heritage…) with the common goal of developing innovative materials and techniques to preserve concrete-based cultural heritage structures from the 20th century. The project objectives also emphasize on promoting citizen awareness towards historic concrete and defining its conservation policies.

Check the program

The first day agenda includes the official presentation of the Cádiz document, the Benchmark Guidance Document for the conservation of 20th century concrete heritage, redacted by the ICOMOS Twentieth Century Heritage International Scientific Committee (ISC20C), followed by a round table and open debate where all participants are invited to contribute. In addition, Docomomo Iberico (Documentation and Conservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the Modern Movement) foundation will present to the public the selection of 100 significant 20th-Century Heritage Sites in Europe database (The 100 of the 20th), based on technical, social or aesthetical criteria.

The second day of the conference is focused on presenting the innovative materials and techniques, including a session of practical demonstrations, aside from the validation results obtained in laboratory and on the 8 selected case studies, corresponding to singular constructions of European concrete heritage.

All the presentations will count with simultaneous translation English-Spanish/Spanish-English. Registration for the event is free of charge and we offer the options for in person attendance and online live streaming.


Cuestionario Iperion HS sobre intereses y necesidades de investigación en Ciencia del Patrimonio.

Desde el proyecto europeo Iperion HS en el que participamos, dentro del grupo de trabajo en Innovación y explotación, se ha preparado esta encuenta que pretende sondear los intereses y necesidades de investigación en el campo de la Ciencia del Patrimonio.

El cuestionario está dirigido a profesionales en el amplio ámbito del patrimonio cultural con implicación en la investigación, o que desean participar en la investigación sobre el patrimonio. Incluyen una amplia gama de expertos: conservadores, restauradores, arqueólogos, arquitectos, historiadores del arte, etnólogos, paleoantropólogos, conservadores, químicos, biólogos, geólogos, ingenieros…

Con este cuestionario también se quiere evaluar el uso y acceso actual y pasado a infraestructuras o centros de investigación, como el acceso transnacional de Iperion.

La encuesta se puede encontrar aquí y puede tomar hasta 20 minutos de tiempo completarla:

La encuesta estará abierta hasta el 30 de septiembre. 20 de octubre

Os agradecemos vuestra participación si os encontráis entre los perfiles de la encuesta.

Si no conocéis IPERION HS ni la Infraestructura Europea para la Investigación en Ciencia del Patrimonio (E-RIHS), aquí tenéis un video que explica que es, que ofrece y como formar parte.

http://www.e-rihs.si/2021/07/30/iperion-hs-presentation/ 


Proyecto en el exterior: Villa Napoli: Las fincas árabo-normandas de Palermo (siglos X-XII).

Proyecto en el exterior «Villa Napoli: Las fincas árabo-normandas de Palermo (siglos X-XII)» del Laboratorio de arqueología y arquitectura de la ciudad, LAAC de la Escuela de Estudios Árabes y miembro de la Plataforma. Este proyecto está dirigido por Julio Navarro Palazón.

Se trata de un proyecto subvencionado a través de la convocatoria intramural de arqueología en el exterior del CSIC, que cuenta con el respaldo científico del proyecto del Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica titulado Almunias medievales en el Mediterráneo: historia y conservación de los paisajes culturales periurbanos. Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Agencia Estatal de Investigación. Proyectos de I+D+i, PID2019-111508GB-I00. 1/1/2020 – 1/1/2023. 

Este proyecto de investigación se ha desarrollado en el marco de un protocolo de colaboración, firmado en 2020 entre la Soprintendenza dei Beni Culturali e Ambientali de Palermo y la Escuela de Estudios Árabes de Granada (CSIC), y como parte de la obra de restauración de Villa Napoli (Palermo).

En estas fincas es posible identificar, además de los espacios con funciones agropecuarias, diversos tipos de jardines, grandes albercas y unas arquitecturas destinadas al solaz y a la exhibición del poder de sus promotores. Solían ser segundas residencias, por lo que su emplazamiento, por lo general, se hacía en las proximidades de los centros urbanos en los que residían sus propietarios, siempre que fueran capaces de aportar y almacenar la suficiente cantidad de agua que asegurara el riego de huertas y jardines.

El estudio de su organización y funcionamiento es un tema histórico de primer orden, pues demuestra el interés de los estamentos privilegiados por la creación de nuevos espacios de cultivo, tanto de regadío como de secano, en los que se desarrolló una agricultura muy rentable, destinada esencialmente a abastecer a los mercados locales. Su proliferación constituye, por tanto, un aspecto fundamental de la revolución económica plenomedieval, estrechamente relacionado con el crecimiento demográfico y el desarrollo urbano y comercial a partir del siglo X.Villa napoli.jpg

Durante la ocupación árabe, Palermo (Sicilia, Italia) se convirtió en una de las grandes capitales del Mediterráneo, debido a su ubicación estratégica entre Oriente y Occidente y al papel que jugó como lugar de encuentro entre la Europa cristiana y el mundo musulmán. (…)

La campaña de excavaciones arqueológicas en Villa Napoli incluyó la prospección general de la finca y los trabajos en la Cuba Soprana, la Piccola Cuba y el área del jardín romántico. Obras excepcionales que funden estilos arquitectónicos árabes y normandos.

 

 

Toda el resto de la información y fotos en https://www.eehar.csic.es/proyectos-patrimonio-historico-en-el-exterior/villa-napoli/

Noticia relacionada: https://www.eea.csic.es/noticias-eea/el-csic-y-la-soprintendenza-dei-beni-culturali-e-ambientali-de-palermo-sicilia-iniciaran-excavaciones-arqueologicas-en-villa-napoli-palermo/


Espectroscopía de ruptura inducida por láser (LIBS) en el Instituto del Patrimonio Cultural de España (IPCE)

Investigadores del Instituto de Química Física Rocasolano del CSIC (IQFR – CSIC) y del Instituto del Patrimonio Cultural de España (IPCE) están colaborando en el análisis de una selección de monedas provenientes del pecio de Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes y de piezas metálicas de El Tesoro de la Guerra Civil. El estudio está enmarcado en los proyectos SCOCHLAS Estudio y conservación del patrimonio cultural con láseres/Study and Conservation of Cultural Heritage with Lasers. (PID2019-104124RB-100) e IPERION HS (Integrating Platforms for the European Research Infrastructure ON Heritage Science). H2020-INFRAIA-2019-1, y refleja también las colaboraciones establecidas dentro de la PTI-PAIS.

Para su desarrollo, los miembros del Laboratorio Láser de Ciencia del Patrimonio del IQFR – CSIC han trasladado sus equipos a las instalaciones del IPCE para habilitar un laboratorio móvil. El objetivo del trabajo es la asignación de los elementos traza presentes en los metales de las monedas con el fin de identificar diferencias composicionales entre las distintas procedencias. Para ello, se ha utilizado la espectroscopía de ruptura inducida por láser (LIBS), una técnica que permite el reconocimiento de los elementos traza a partir de su composición elemental. Asimismo, los datos extraídos mediante LIBS de elementos mayoritarios y minoritarios serán comparados con datos existentes en el IPCE de análisis anteriores realizados en trabajos de restauración-conservación de los bienes.


«Study of Historical Glass Grisailles by Non-linear Optical Microscopy». Presentation by Marta Castillejo.

Marta Castillejo, Coordinator of the CSIC Interdisciplinary Thematic Platform: Open Heritage: Research & Society, has presented this online talk at the Optics for Arts, Architecture and Archaeology (O3A) 10th Conference, as part of the Annual Conference of the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) Optical Metrology Symposium at the World of Photonics Congress in June 2021.

Title: «Study of Historical Glass Grisailles by Non-linear Optical Microscopy».
Authors: M. Oujja, F. Agua, M. Sanz, D. Morales-Martin, M. García-Heras, M. A. Villegas.
Date: 23th June 2021.
Related content:

https://pti-pais.csic.es/23-june-2021-live-session-optics-for-arts-architecture-and-archaeology-o3a/ 


Cultural heritage conservation science has new perspectives for antimicrobials nanomaterials.

A recent scientific review published in Chem and participated for some of our scientifc members brings new perspectives for antimicrobial nanomaterials in cultural heritage conservation

Conservers, restorers, private collectors, museums and every cultural heritage expert is aware of new trends in artimicrobial nanomaterials applied against biodeterioration. This review will provide some hightlights, recommendations, , points of concern and red flags.

You can have access to the review here.

The irreparable damage to unique artifacts made by biodeterioration

Abstract: «The biodeterioration of artistic and architectural heritage represents a serious and recurring problem for museums, local authorities, and private collectors alike, where irreparable damage to unique artifacts can result in immeasurable losses to our shared cultural heritage. Here, we present an overview of the current trends in antimicrobial products used to protect heritage items from microbial colonization and prevent their deterioration. From a conservation-restoration standpoint, we contrast and compare traditional antimicrobial products with the state of the art in antimicrobial nanomaterials applied in the heritage conservation field, highlighting the promising potential of various different nanomaterials, as well as points of concern and clear red flags from some of the emerging research. Through an examination of the growing body of research in the academic literature we offer recommendations and practical advice on selecting appropriate microbiological assays and characterization techniques to better evaluate the in vitro and in situ antimicrobial properties of nanomaterials.»

«Graphical Abstract»:

graphic comparative of antimicrobial NPs protections and unproctected & biodeteriorated on Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa - Graphic abstract
graphic comparative of antimicrobial NPs protections and unproctected & biodeteriorated on Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa – Graphic abstract

 


Call for Papers: 1st Sci-K International Workshop, deadline 25th January 2021

Sci-K – the 1st International Workshop on Scientific Knowledge Representation, Discovery, and Assessment in conjunction with The Web Conference (WWW) will be held in Ljubljana, Slovenia in April 19-23, 2021.

The call for papers has been published with a submission deadline of January 25, 2021.

Sci-K is calling for high-quality submissions around the three main themes of research related to scientific knowledge: representation, discoverability, and assessment. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

a) Representation

  • Data models for the description of scholarly data and their relationships.
  • Description and use of provenance information of scientific data.
  • Integration and interoperability models of different data sources.

b) Discoverability

  • Methods for extracting metadata, entities and relationships from scientific data.
  • Methods for the (semi-)automatic annotation and enhancement of scientific data.
  • Methods and interfaces for the exploration, retrieval, and visualisation of scholarly data.

c) Assessment

  • Novel methods, indicators, and metrics for quality and impact assessment of scientific publications, datasets, software, and other relevant entities based on scholarly data.
  • Uses of scientific knowledge graphs and citation networks for the facilitation of research assessment.
  • Studies regarding the characteristics or the evolution of scientific impact or merit.

Further information


Call for abstracts SPIE Optical Metrology in Munich, deadline 6th January 2021

SPIE Optical Metrology focuses on the latest optics and laser applications in optical metrology, multimodal sensing, artificial intelligence, and machine vision with applications for solving measurement, modeling, and inspection problems in industrial design and production engineering, vehicle navigation, multimedia technology, biotechnology, architecture, archaeology, and arts.

Take this opportunity to share your research at SPIE Optical Metrology 2021. Come to Munich to meet with users and researchers to discuss the latest inventions and applications in the field of optical metrology. The symposium will highlight new optical principles and systems for metrology, multimodal sensing, and machine vision with applications in industrial design, production engineering, process monitoring, maintenance support, biotechnology, vehicle navigation, multimedia technology, architecture, archaeology, and arts. Special emphasis is directed to model-based, remote and active approaches, sensor fusion, robot guidance, image
sequence processing and scene modelling, and biomaterials characterization, as well as to the preservation of our shared cultural heritage.
We invite engineers, scientists, researchers, trustees, and managers to attend this year’s meeting.

Co-located with Laser 2021 in Munich, Germany, this symposium will address the role of optics and lasers in the following areas:
• Optical Measurement Systems for Industrial Inspection
• Modeling Aspects in Optical Metrology
• Optical Methods for Inspection, Characterization and Imaging of Biomaterials
• Multimodal Sensing: Technologies and Applications
• Automated Visual Inspection and Machine Vision
• Optics for Arts, Architecture, and Archaeology

Further information


Call for papers Conference 2021 «Mod Cons: Modern Conservation. Modern Constraints. Modern Conveniences», Deadline 31 Jan 2021

The Icon Book & Paper Group is excited to announce the 2021 Conference Mod Cons: Modern Conservation. Modern Constraints. Modern Conveniences. The conference will be completely online in response to environmental, accessibility and health priorities. Mod Cons will run over 4 afternoon sessions from 4 – 7 October 2021.

The conference offers an opportunity to share and exchange ideas demonstrating how we are constantly required to evolve within the Book and Paper specialism. We bring conservation forward with modern advocacy and solving current issues. How are sustainable environmental decisions incorporated into our work? How are we addressing the lack of diversity working on a material that holds such diverse history and cultures? What new tools, techniques and treatments have been adapted or introduced to the field? How is Book and Paper conservation merging with digital solutions to improve access and efficiency in workflows?

The conference aims to host a diverse and global selection of speakers including emerging professionals, freelance conservators, conservation scientists, craftsmen, education heads and parallel professionals. The B&P Group also invites ideas for online workshops or demonstrations. 

Abstracts are invited for 20 minute presentations on all aspects of conservation relevant to the theme, including scientific studies and PhD research.

The deadline is 31st of January 2021.

Further information

 


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