Laser techniques have demonstrated very promising applications for diagnostic and restoration purposes in art conservation. Nevertheless only in the last decade a growing interest in Europe has brought this innovative approach to be tested and validated on various important tasks: laser cleaning of stone, metals, paintings, paper etc; structural laser diagnostics of frescoes and art objects; compositional laser diagnostics of materials; environmental laser monitoring etc. Many programs funded by the European Commission have contributed to the development of new laser instruments and techniques. Presently the COST Action G7 is pursuing the main task of monitoring the advancements achieved in the development of new instrumentation, accumulating validation of laser based techniques with case studies, extending the use of laser for conservation in Europe and other countries, selecting best practices and preparing safety guidelines.


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    Title :

    Lasers in conservation of artworks: the European Community research



    Conference:

    Advanced Laser Technologies 2004 ; 2004 ; Rome and Frascati,Italy


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2005-06-07





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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