Science and Technology for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Activity type

Scienze e tecnologie per la diagnostica e la conservazione dei beni culturali

SSD

GEO/09

Year

N/D

Semester

N/D

CFU

6

Hours distribution

40 classroom hours, 12 laboratory hours

Lecturers

LAURA MEDEGHINI
LAURA MEDEGHINI

Activity type

Discipline delle scienze della terra e della natura

SSD

BIO/02

Year

N/D

Semester

N/D

CFU

6

Hours distribution

32 classroom hours, 12 laboratory hours, 20 others hours

Lecturers

LAURA SADORI
LAURA SADORI

1) A - Knowledge and understanding
OF 1)To know the types of plant remains
OF 2) To understand the importance of plants as cultural heritage
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B - Application skills
OF 7) To be able to draw conclusions using only the available data
OF 8) To be able to solve interpretative problems concerning past environments
OF 9) To be able to apply analytical techniques/methods to the study of plant remains
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C - Autonomy of judgment
OF 10) To be able to choose the most appropriate techniques based on the available materials
OF 11) To be able to integrate the acquired knowledge in order to support multidisciplinary studies

D - Communication skills
OF 13) To know how to communicate what has been studied with appropriate terminology

E - Ability to learn
OF 15) To have the ability to consult the appropriate bibliography
OF 16) To have the ability to evaluate the data presented in a scientific work
OF 17) To be able to design and develop an experimental thesis project

2)The aim of the course is increasing the knowledge acquired after the Bechelor Degree concerning the investigation methods usually applied in the analysis of geomaterials for Cultural Heritage.

A - Knowledge and understanding
OF 1) Knowing the analytical methods usually used in the characterization of the main geomaterials applied in the cultural heritage
OF 2) Knowing some advanced analytical methods used recently in the characterization of the main geomaterials applied in the cultural heritage
OF 3) Knowing the steps in creating a diagnostic project applied to geomaterials (sampling, documentation, intervention planning)

B - Application skills
OF 4) Being able to apply multidisciplinary approach to diagnostic
OF 5) Being able to apply methodological procedures and instrumental approach to diagnostic

C – Autonomy of judgment
OF 6) Being able to interpret experimental data
OF 7) Being able to deduce a possible method useful to solve the problems still present in the analysis of the main geomaterials applied in the cultural heritage

D - Communication skills
OF 8) Knowing how to present the results and scientific data
OF 9) Knowing how to work in a team
OF 10) Knowing how to disseminate scientific topics by papers and social media

E - Ability to learn
OF 13) Having the ability to consult scientific literature
OF 14) Having the ability to consult database on national and international scientific projects

The student should be able to understand the role plants play in cultural heritage, including archaeological sites, historic buildings, cultural landscapes and plants used in food, cultural practices and rituals of the past.
The student should be able to clearly and effectively communicate complex concepts related to plant materials and cultural heritage conservation, both in written and oral form.

Basic knowledge of botany.
Definition of mineral. Microscopic identification of the main minerals. Fundamental minerals of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Macroscopic and microscopic identification of the main igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, with particular attention to those used in the field of cultural heritage.

Module Geosciences
The lectures will be focused on the methodologies of analysis usually applied for an archaeometric
characterization of the geomaterial. The lectures will be both theorical and practical with particula
attention to the elaboration of data.
The topics addressed are summarized below:
-Sampling methods
-in-situ analysis
-Optical Microscopy
-Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
-Raman Spectroscopy
-X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
-Scanning Electron Microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS)
-Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)


Module plant biology
The contribute of plant biology to the study of cultural heritage. Wood anatomy. The use of plants in the past: palethnobotany. The origin of agriculture. The use of stable isotopes in the reconstruction of past environments. Archaeopalynology for the study of environment and climate changes of the past. Case studies from the Mediterranean area. Field seminars in archaeological sites, museums and historical buildings.

Material available in classroom

Module: PLANT BIOLOGY FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE
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Module: APPLIED GEOSCIENCES TO CULTURAL HERITAGE
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Lectures, practical exercises, visits to archaeological sites or historical monuments.

The attendance is strongly suggested.
The attendance is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended to understand the issues of the lectures and to carry out the laboratory hours.

Mid text exam on wood anatomy
Oral exam on the rest of th eprogram

The importance of plants for the study of cultural heritage
Analytical method useful to study a mural painting

• • Books: material available in classroom