Icon Network

Workshop III: Cleaning solutions on Byzantine icon resin varnishes

2016-05-02T16:00:24Z

Workshop III has been arranged within the framework of the Icon Network Project with the support of the 2007-2013 Cultural Program of the European Commission and the Byzantin and Christian Museum (Athens, Greece).
A total of 32 participants in the Workshop III that was held in the Byzantine & Christian Museum: members of the ICON NETWORK consortium, students from the Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art of the University of Athens-Greece, professionals and students (...) - 1. Technical Research

Laser Doppler Vibrometry

Icon Network — 2010-12-30T16:09:14Z

Contents
3.3.1 Introduction
3.3.2 Optical Sensors for Vibration Measurements
3.3.3 Laser Doppler Vibrometers
3.3.3.1 Introduction
3.3.3.2 Basic Principles
3.3.4 Case Studies
3.3.4.1 Frescos and Icons
3.3.4.2 Dynamic Characterization of Large Scale Structures
3.3.5 Conclusions
3.3.6 Supporting Information
3.3.6.1 References
3.3.6.2 Literature
3.3.6.3 Providers and Useful Websites
3.3.7 Contact Information
3.3.8 (...) - 1. Technical Research

Optics and lasers in biomedicine and culture: contributions to the Fifth International Conference on Optics within Life Sciences OWLS V, Crete, 13-16 October 1998, Volume 1998

Icon Network — 2010-12-30T16:00:49Z

This book presents selected contributions from the 5th Conference on Optics within Life Sciences (OWLS). It is focused on the application of lasers and optics in biomedicine and the preservation of cultural heritage. Fourteen review papers and numerous related contributed papers give a survey of the state of the art in the application of lasers and optical methods in diagnostics, imaging, holography, interaction with biological tissues and preservation. (...) - 1. Technical Research

Application de la spectroscopie d'émission optique sur plasma induit par laser à l'analyse du patrimoine culturel

Icon Network — 2010-11-20T17:19:40Z

Application de la spectroscopie d'émission optique sur plasma induit par laser à l'analyse du patrimoine culturel
Enjeux, principes et réalisations
Vincent Detalle Romain Bruder, CEA - LRMH Quentin Glorieux, LRMH
Consult the full article :
http://www.rdv-routedeslasers.com/libs/tele/interventions/J_LIBS2009_Detalle_2.pdf - 1. Technical Research

Integrated Analytical Study for the Authentication of Five Russian Icons (XVI–XVII centuries)

Icon Network — 2010-08-09T17:42:03Z

BY IRINA CRINA ANCA SANDU,1* SUSANNA BRACCI,2 ION SANDU,3 AND MARIELLA LOBEFARO4 1 REQUIMTE – Faculty of Sciences and Technology (FCT) of the NOVA University of Lisbon (UNL), Department of Conservation and Restoration, Campus da Caparica, Quinta da Torre, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal 2 Istituto per la Conservazione e la Valorizzazione dei Beni Culturali (ICVBC-CNR), Via Madonna del Piano, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Florence, Italy 3 ‘‘Al. I.Cuza'' University of Iasi, Arheoinvest (...) - 1. Technical Research

Non-invasive measurements of damage of frescoes paintings and icon by Laser Scanning Vibrometer: experimental results on artificial samples using different types of structural exciters

Icon Network — 2010-08-09T17:16:15Z

Paolo Castellini, Enrico Esposito, Nicola Paone, Enrico P. Tomasini
Dipartimento di Meccanica, Università di Ancona Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona - ITALY Phone: +39-71-2204487, Fax: +39-71-2204813 E-mail: tomasini@mehp1.cineca.it
Corresponding Author Contact: Email:aivela@mehp1.unian.it
6th World Conference on NDT and Microanalysis in Diagnostics and Conservation of Cultural and Environmental Heritage, Rome, 1999 May. Published by AIPnD, email: aipnd@numerica.it
Abstract
Frescoes and (...) - 1. Technical Research

Conservation of a Greek Icon. Technological and Methodological Aspects

Icon Network — 2010-08-06T14:02:07Z

This work describes the study and conservation of an icon from the eighteenth century provenient from the private Valadorou collection, now belonging to the Benaki Museum of Athens._The icon studied will be presented with a group of other icons from the same collection in an itinerary route of exhibitions foreseen to start in Romania in October 2008._In this paper, the major concern was to understand the construction of the icon and to identify the various materials used by analytical (...) - 1. Technical Research

Material Aspects of Icons. A Review on Physicochemical Studies of Greek Icons

Icon Network — 2010-05-26T14:25:36Z

Abstract
Holy icons created in the Byzantine era are a vital entity in Orthodox Christianity, a living tradition unbroken over more than 1500 years. The importance of these symbolic representations has inspired interdisciplinary studies to better understand the materials and process of their construction. Researchers from a variety of fields are working together to place icons in their proper historical and cultural framework, as well as to develop long-term conservation strategies. In this (...) - 1. Technical Research

The contribution of gas chromatography to the resynthesis of the post-Byzantine artist's technique

Icon Network — 2010-04-15T16:05:26Z

Eleni Kouloumpi
Conservation Department, National Gallery–Alexandros Soutzos Museum, 1 Michalacopoulou Street, 11601 Athens, Greece
Graham Lawson
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, De Montfort University, Hawthorn Building, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK
Vassilios Pavlidis
School of Allied Health Sciences, De Montfort University, Hawthorn Building, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK
Abstract
Gas chromatographic analysis of ethyl chloroformate derivatives of samples taken from the paint layers of (...) - 1. Technical Research

Glue made of pike and carp swim bladders

Icon Network — 2009-12-19T01:34:57Z

Source: Geissinger, Karen & Krekel, Christoph. Leim aus Hecht- und Karpfenschwimmblasen – eine mögliche Alternative zu Störleim? Published in: Zeitschrift fûr Kunsttechnologie und Konservierung. 2/2007
Translation and annotations by Alexandra Neubauer and Sara Pietarinen.
Abstract
This diploma thesis examines the properties of fish glues made from swim bladders of carp and pike. A series of glues was produced by varying duration and temperature of the heating treatment. For comparison, all (...) - 1. Technical Research