Dear colleagues,
I would like to announce that I will be guest editing a Special Issue in Heritage MDPI focused on the latest advancements in non-invasive and micro-invasive techniques for studying historical murals.
We seek to collect a diverse set of papers focused on the use of state-of-the-art analytical methods, including portable non- and micro-invasive analytical techniques, as well as on the use of innovative methodologies, for the investigation of a diverse set of wall paintings coming from various spaces and cultures.
Contributions may include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Spectroscopic and other analytical methods: Research on the application of X-ray fluorescence, Raman spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, FORS (Fiber Optics Reflectance Spectroscopy), and other non- or micro-invasive analytical techniques to identify pigments, binders, and degradation products.
- Non-invasive imaging techniques: Studies utilizing advanced imaging technologies such as multispectral and hyperspectral imaging, macro X-ray fluorescence (MA-XRF), and optical coherence tomography (OCT) to uncover hidden layers, original compositions, and previous restorations.
- Digital reconstruction and preservation: Approaches to digital restoration, including photogrammetry and augmented reality, which aid in the visualization of original painting surfaces and hypothetical reconstructions of deteriorated murals.
- Case studies: Detailed reports on the application of non- and micro-invasive techniques in the analysis and conservation of specific historical murals from various cultural and geographical contexts.
- Interdisciplinary collaborations: Insights into how collaborations between conservators, scientists, and art historians enhance the understanding and preservation of murals through the integration of diverse expertise and techniques.
Keywords:
- historical murals
- ancient and medieval wall paintings
- frescoes
- painting materials and techniques
- mineral pigments
- organic colorants
- organic binders
- stratigraphic characterization
- surface characterization
- chemical imaging and mapping
- non- and micro-invasive analytical techniques
- non-invasive imaging techniques
- on-site characterization
- digital reconstruction and preservation
- interdisciplinary studies
- state-of-the-art analytical methods
- innovative methodologies
Deadline for submissions: 31 January 2025
For more information, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/heritage/special_issues/L3D74V9U4A
I look forward to your contributions!
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