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Art
Pablo Fontoura, Anna Miscena, Michel Menu, Jean -Marie Schaeffer
Summary: This study investigates the impact of painting restoration on the visual perception of art viewers. Using eye-tracking glasses, the researchers observed museum visitors before and after restoration of the Isenheim Altarpiece. The results showed that restoration increased the relative fixation count, suggesting a broader and more explorative gaze pattern. However, the total viewing time and duration of the first fixation were not significantly affected by restoration.
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Art
Nathalie Vissers, Johan Wagemans
Summary: Despite the democratic nature of photography, there are significant differences in the aesthetic quality of photographs. This study explores the visual rightness of high-quality artistic photographs compared to their less-optimal variants. The results indicate that non-expert viewers prefer original photographs created by experts, and preferences are influenced by various aspects of photography. The most aesthetically powerful photographs skillfully combine medium, form, and subject matter to convey an optimal visual message.
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Archaeology
L. Bellia, A. De Natale, F. Fragliasso, C. Graiff, M. Petraretti, A. Pollio, M. Potenza
Summary: Paper artifacts are vulnerable to degradation due to physical, chemical, and biological factors, with hemicellulose and lignin providing a growth substrate for microorganisms. Researchers have experimented with methods to prevent fungal development, such as using nanocellulose with silver nanoparticles. Results show that the addition of silver nanoparticles can lead to chromatic variations in treated paper, with different types of paper reacting differently to treatments and showing uneven alterations, particularly in inoculated regions where pinkish spots appear.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
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Archaeology
Delphine Jullien, Jean-Christophe Dupre, Cecilia Gauvin, Luca Uzielli, Franck Hesser, Lorenzo Riparbelli, Paola Mazzanti, Joseph Gril, Gilles Tournillon, Daniele Amoroso, Philippe Hazael-Massieux, Pierre Stepanoff, Marina Bousvarou
Summary: In order to protect painted wooden panels in the cultural heritage sector, curators and conservators need to provide appropriate hygroscopic and thermal conditions, as well as consider physical reinforcements. This study conducted experiments in the Fabre Museum to observe the kinematic response of a painting to hygrometric variations and evaluate the mechanical effects of frames and cradles.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
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Archaeology
Weiguo Yang, Xiaoguang Zou, Pei Liu, Meng Wang, Wupeng Cao
Summary: Earthquakes can cause significant damage to cultural artifacts, so it is necessary to assess the seismic risk and propose protective measures. This research suggests a new method based on the Law of Large Numbers, which can accurately evaluate the seismic risk of cultural artifacts and is user-friendly with low computational effort.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
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Archaeology
Lucile Brunel-Duverger, Laurence de Viguerie, Victorien Georges, Jeremy Le Bellego, Leila Sauvage, Emeline Pouyet
Summary: This paper presents a multimodal approach using non-invasive techniques to characterize the artistic materials used in three pastel portraits by the famous French pastellist, Maurice Quentin de La Tour. Elemental analyses using X-ray fluorescence and reflectance spectroscopies have provided new insights into the nature and conservation of the paper support, as well as the composition and application of the pastel materials. This research bridges technical art history, conservation science, and analytical chemistry, offering a unique perspective on the materials chosen by the renowned pastellist.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Daniele Mirabile Gattia, Claudio Seccaroni
Summary: This study investigates Chinese 'silk and metal carpets' from the Qing Dynasty using scientific and technical methods. The presence of metal threads with different materials and making methods was discovered, with brass-plated copper wires being the most common type. The results are interpreted in the context of geography and history, and compared to other contexts in the eastern and western world.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
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Archaeology
Jinpeng Jiao, Hailing Zheng, Rui Jia, Yang Zhou, Xiaoye Cao, Ju Huang, Runtao Xia, Yun Weng, Xiaojing Kang, Jianjun Yu, Zhiqin Peng
Summary: This work studied the concretion components of ancient silk fabrics unearthed from Nanjing, China and proposed possible mechanisms and influencing factors for the concretion. Possible processing models were established based on the results obtained, providing theoretical evidence for the unfolding of concreted silk fabrics.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
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Archaeology
Gomaa Abdel-Maksoud, Khaled Elnagar, Medhat Ibrahim, Ola A. Mohamed, Aya Abdallah, Rana Youssef, Doha Elsayed, Nesreen Labib, Wael S. Mohamed
Summary: This study evaluates the mechanical, chemical, and physical characteristics of vegetable-tanned leather treated with polyamide 6 (PA6), and finds that treating the leather with PA6 improves its properties. A concentration of 2% PA6 is recommended for treatment.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
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Archaeology
Ruxandra Stoean, Nebojsa Bacanin, Catalin Stoean, Leonard Ionescu, Miguel Atencia, Gonzalo Joya
Summary: The accurate assessment of material composition and degradation in newly discovered archaeological artefacts is crucial for decision-making in the restoration and conservation stages. This study proposes a computational framework based on deep learning techniques that can automatically determine the chemical concentration of the predominant metal from microscope images and identify corrosion spots specific to that metal. The results suggest that the artificial intelligence framework can provide on-site support for early examination of metal heritage assets, even with limited training data.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Fernanda Carvalho, Maria Margarida R. A. Lima, Elissavet Kavoulaki, Nuno Leal, Joaquim Simao, Carlos Galhano, Hugo Aguas, Giuseppina Padeletti, Joao Pedro Veiga
Summary: The Palace of Knossos is one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe, providing evidence of the Minoan civilization. The study found that the deterioration compounds commonly found at the palace were primarily composed of gypsum and carbonaceous matter, while the efflorescence salts were mainly composed of thenardite instead of halite. These findings have implications for the maintenance and preservation of the monument.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
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Archaeology
Chiara Chille, Guia Rossignoli, Tae Nagasawa, Iacopo Osticioli, Juri Agresti, Salvatore Siano, Daniele Ciofini
Summary: The complex structures of fabric artifacts, such as fiber bundles, warps, wefts, and folds, can limit the effectiveness of cleaning methods. Pulsed laser treatments show potential for effectively and non-invasively cleaning artificially soiled cotton fabrics.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
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Archaeology
Changyi Zhang, Yunpeng Qi, Bingjie Mai, Huiping Xing, Yuhu Li, Yujia Luo
Summary: In this study, the adverse effects of alum-glue solution on contemporary Xuan paper were explored, showing the role of alum and gelatin in paper conservation. The results demonstrate the protective effects of gelatin on paper durability and the primary role of animal glue in paper yellowing. This research deepens our understanding of the rate of paper degradation and color changes for Xuan paper treated with alum-glue solution.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
Article
Art
Federico M. Gonzalez, Debora I. Burin
Summary: Verbal information presented alongside artworks has an impact on how they are judged and experienced. The type of information, such as image-only, short label, descriptive text, and interpretive text, have diverse effects on aesthetic and epistemic emotions, judgments of understanding, and artistic value. Interpretive texts positively influence understanding, epistemic emotions, and artistic value, while descriptive texts affect aesthetic emotions.
Article
Art
Nick Redfern
Summary: This article analyzes the function and form of acoustic startle events in trailers for US horror films. The study finds that these events serve multiple purposes, such as emotional engagement, narrative enhancement, aesthetic appeal, and capturing viewer's attention. Sound designers strategically deploy these events to redirect the viewer's attention and help them remember marketing information. While most startle events are the result of sound design, editing, and movement, there are instances where the horror is created solely through the combination of sound and movement.
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Art
Zoe Dennington, Rebecca Goozee
Summary: This paper introduces the Crafts Council's national education program, Craft School, and the pedagogical framework Make First, which are based on anti-racist and anti-ableist learning methodologies. It outlines the goals of equal and equitable access to craft education and evaluates the impact of the Make First approach on teachers and learners. The paper also discusses the challenges and areas for further development as the Crafts Council continues to work towards anti-racist and anti-ableist approaches to craft education.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ART & DESIGN EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Art
Eric Tariant
CONNAISSANCE DES ARTS
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Francesca Benedetti, Matilde Kratter, Pierfrancesco Atanasio, Francesco Mura, Marzia Beccaccioli, Jessica Scifo, Ilaria di Sarcina, Maria Cristina Tomassetti, Kristian Schneider, Marco Rossi, Alessia Cemmi, Lorenzo Nigro, Teresa Rinaldi
Summary: This study investigates the carbonatogenic properties of three bacterial strains isolated from different cultural heritage artworks. The results show that different strains produce different calcium carbonate crystals during cultivation. This approach contributes to the conservation and restoration efforts by tailoring the treatment according to the characteristics of each artwork.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Sara Sadeghi, Ardeshir Javanmard Zadeh, Manijeh Hadian Dehkordi, Reza Rezaloo
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Archaeology
Robert G. Bednarik
Summary: The national management plan for Australian cave art is necessary due to the various language groups and different land types where the fifty-four known sites are located. The current complex management structures hinder the uniform preservation of the cave art. Human visitation is seen as the biggest threat to the conservation of the art, but the possibility of creating cave art replicas is recommended. The proposed management plan suggests the establishment of an organization responsible for the perpetual preservation of all Australian cave art sites.
