Of Microbes and Art

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

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.

• Cultural Heritage
• artifacts
• biocoenosis
• crystal
• microbe
• microorganism
• photosynthesis
• physiology
• polymer
• mineral resources

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

• 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

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