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INNOVATIVE METHODS FOR THE CONSERVATION OF GILDED BRONZES

The project focuses on the conservation of gilded bronzes. The preservation and the monitoring is often a very difficult problem that cannot be solved by current maintenance and protection procedures.The main goals of this projects are the development of innovative conservation methodologies for outdoor and indoor gilded copper alloy artworks based on both controlled environmental conditions and non-toxic, side effect-free treatments. Their effectiveness will be assessed using innovative non-invasive diagnostic techniques.

Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Cecilia Monticelli.

Partners: Università di Ferrara, Politecnico di Milano, Università di Bologna, CNR-IFAC

The project was funded by MIUR (PRIN 2009)