scholarly journals Murals meet microbes: at the crossroads of microbiology and cultural heritage

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 276-279
Author(s):  
Maria A. Bauer ◽  
Katharina Kainz ◽  
Christoph Ruckenstuhl ◽  
Frank Madeo ◽  
Didac Carmona-Gutierrez
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Microbial Colonization ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Underwater Cultural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Preservation ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Short Piece

expressions and represents a defining feature of our societies that needs to be further inherited to future generations. Even though humankind always fought a daily struggle for survival, at the same time, it seemed to have a spiritual need that went far beyond mere materialistic satisfaction and nowadays manifests in sometimes very ancient, yet brilliant artistic works. This fundamental legacy is endangered by several instances, including biodeterioration. Indeed, microorganisms play a significant role in the decline of all forms of tangible cultural heritage, including movable, immovable and underwater cultural heritage. Microbial colonization, biofilm formation and damaging metabolite production eventually result in critical decay. Thus, efforts to miti-gate the negative impact of damaging microorganisms have been pursued with diverse physical, chemical and biological approaches. Intriguingly, recent advances have unveiled that specific microorganisms and microbi-al-based technologies also have the potential for cultur-al heritage preservation and present unique advantages. This short piece provides a quick overview on the duali-ty of microorganisms in the conservation and restora-tion of cultural heritage.

Underwater Park Visitor Center: Its Tasks, Functions, Structure

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 254-263
Author(s):  
Ivan R. Nikolaev
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Underwater Cultural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Preservation ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Structural Content ◽  
Specially Protected Natural Areas ◽  
Protected Natural Areas ◽  
Visitor Center ◽  
Engineering Projects ◽  
Cultural Heritage Preservation

Underwater cultural heritage and issues related to its study, preservation and museumification are increasingly emerging in the Russian museological and cultural discourse. Major engineering projects that affect the seabed require underwater archaeological surveys, followed by preservation of underwater artifacts.The process of underwater cultural heritage preservation and actualization in the coastal zone is increasingly taking the popular approach — creation of underwater parks and routes. The theory of formation of underwater parks as museum-type institutions and the development of opportunities for preserving cultural heritage in the underwater environment attract the attention of subject matter specialists. At the same time, the approaches to organizing the ground structure of these institutions do not receive enough attention from researchers.This paper aims at forming a structural concept of an underwater park’s visitor center. The article identifies the main studies concerning the theoretical basis of designing underwater parks and forming visitor centers, highlights the possible tasks, and defines the key functions and structural content of an underwater park’s visitor center.The research is based on Russian and foreign theoretical studies, primarily by authors from the Mediterranean countries. The article considers the design of visitor centers through the prism of mainly Russian works devoted to the creation of visitor centers and museums on the basis of land-based specially protected natural areas.In conclusion, the article highlights promising areas for further research in relation to underwater parks and the methodology for preserving and updating underwater cultural heritage with their help.

scholarly journals 3D technologies for intangible cultural heritage preservation—literature review for selected databases

2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Skublewska-Paszkowska ◽  
Marek Milosz ◽  
Pawel Powroznik ◽  
Edyta Lukasik
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Preservation ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Research Centres ◽  
Motion Capture Systems ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Cultural Heritage Preservation

AbstractConservation of cultural heritage is nowadays a very important aspect of our lives. Thanks to such legacy we gain knowledge about our ancestors, methods of production and ways of their life. The rapid development of 3D technology allows for more and more faithful reflection of this area of life. The rich cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, can be preserved for future generations due to the use of advanced 3d technologies. They provide the means of documenting, recovering and presenting items of cultural heritage. Not only buildings or monuments are taken into account. An important aspect of our culture is intangible cultural heritage (ICH), including acting, crafting or storytelling, passed down from generation to generation. Due to the rapid development of civilisation and the migration of people, this type of culture is often forgotten. That is why the preservation of ICH is an important element of today world. The main aim of this study, on the basis of the gathered papers, is to identify: (1) the general state of use of 3D digital technologies in ICH; (2) the topics and themes discussed; (3) the technologies used in the study; (4) locations of research centres conducting such studies; and (5) the types of research carried out. The methodology consists of the following main steps: defining study questions, searching query development, selection of publications in Scopus, Web of Knowledge and IEEE Xplore, finally the study execution and the analysis of the obtained results. The results show that for ICH the most often used technologies are: 3D visualisation, 3D modelling, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and motion capture systems.

Part V Regional Approaches, Ch.40 North American Cultural Heritage Law

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fincham Derek
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
North American ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Underwater Cultural Heritage ◽  
Export Restrictions ◽  
Archaeological Materials ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This concluding chapter offers a comparative perspective on the key components of contemporary cultural heritage law in North America. The region’s collective tangible and intangible cultural heritage has an array of legal and policy tools to safeguard it for future generations, though coordination between the three nations involved would benefit from increased cohesiveness. The primary legal mechanisms to prevent illicit movement are restrictions on removing archaeological materials; declarations of ownership for some or all of this material; export restrictions; and the ultimate enforcement of these protections both domestically and abroad. All three countries in North America have made this body of law a priority. The chapter then looks at the law enforcement efforts, international outreach, and treatment of specific objects of cultural heritage in Mexico, Canada, and the USA. It also describes the relationship of these North American States with the World Heritage Convention and UNESCO’s Underwater Cultural Heritage Convention.

Use of ICT and Digital Technology to Conserve India's Cultural Heritage

2021 ◽  
pp. 457-477
Author(s):  
T. K. Gireesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Knowledge Content

The heritage of any place is required to be conserved, documented, and protected to the extent possible for the benefit of future generations to retain its culture, pride, and traditions. Advancements in information, communication, and digital technologies have considerably extended supports in identifying, preserving, and managing cultural heritage items. The use of web-based applications and digital tools plays a significant role in preserving and sharing cultural assets. This chapter proposes the importance of building a comprehensive cultural heritage information system for preserving and conserving the cultural heritages pertaining to one of the UNESCO's world listed cultural heritages in India named Agra Fort. The researcher highlights the opportunities and the need for conserving the knowledge content of the heritage items associated with Agra Fort.

The Contiguous Zone as an Archaeological Maritime Zone

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariano J. Aznar
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Law Of The Sea ◽  
Underwater Cultural Heritage ◽  
Legal Problem ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Legal Rules ◽  
Limited Enforcement ◽  
State Practice ◽  
The Law

Abstract The law of the sea, mainly codified in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (losc), does not properly address the protection of underwater cultural heritage. This is particularly evident for the contiguous zone, a maritime area where different public and private marine activities may be threatening that heritage. Articles 33 and 303(2) losc are counterproductive and may create a legal problem that the 2001 unesco Convention on the protection of underwater cultural heritage tries to solve and clarify. In addition to this Convention, State practice shows how coastal States have been expanding their rights over their contiguous zone by adding legislative powers to the limited enforcement powers allegedly endorsed in the losc. This article tries to demonstrate that general and consistent State practice over the last decades, both conventional and unilateral, has produced a change in the legal rules governing the coastal States’ archaeological rights over their contiguous zone, expanding them with no clear objection among States, which now consider the protection of underwater cultural heritage—a generally absent interest during the negotiation of the losc—indispensable to safeguard for future generations the fragile elements composing that heritage.

scholarly journals Digital Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Malini Wan Isa ◽  
Nor Azan Mat Zin ◽  
Fadhilah Rosdi ◽  
Hafiz Mohd Sarim
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Digital Preservation ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Preservation ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Preservation Methods ◽  
Preservation Method ◽  
Cultural Heritage Preservation

<p>Cultural heritage reflects a society’s identity, hence should be protected and preserved for the future generation. Digital preservation is significant for cultural heritage since there are a lot of important knowledge and collections of manuscripts and artefacts which need to be preserved to ensure sustainability for future generations. However, there is still a lack in digital preservation methods for cultural heritage especially intangible cultural heritage. This paper discusses cultural heritage and results of a study on intangible cultural heritage preservation. An interview with five experts in intangible cultural heritage domain has been carried out.  Results show that level of awareness of preserving intangible cultural heritage is still low. In addition, the heritage practitioners - artisans and craftsmen keep the knowledge and skills in their memory as preservation method.  Thus the knowledge depend on individual practitioners since no documentation is made. Informants are also aware of the importance of digitalization of intangible cultural heritage knowledge for the preservation and safeguard.</p>

scholarly journals Study of the influence of physical, chemical and biological conditions that influence the deterioration and protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage

2018 ◽  
Vol 613-614 ◽  
pp. 98-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Bethencourt ◽  
Tomás Fernández-Montblanc ◽  
Alfredo Izquierdo ◽  
Manuel María González-Duarte ◽  
Cristian Muñoz-Mas
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Underwater Cultural Heritage ◽  
Physical Chemical

Cultural Heritage Career Paths for Materials Scientists and Corrosion Engineers

2017 ◽  
pp. 1558-1577
Author(s):  
Stavroula Golfomitsou ◽  
Myrto Georgakopoulou ◽  
Thilo Rehren
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Reverse Engineering ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Career Paths ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Conservation Science ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Corrosion Science

The study and preservation of cultural heritage is a multidisciplinary field where Materials Science and Corrosion Science have a very significant role to play. This chapter discusses how materials and corrosion scientists can follow a career in cultural heritage. It highlights the particular challenges that these disciplines encounter in the study and preservation of cultural heritage materials and the exciting career paths offered in museums, monuments, and relevant academic and research institutions. The applications for science and engineering skills to cultural materials are diverse, including the reverse engineering necessary to reconstruct ancient technologies used for materials production, the examination and condition assessment of often complex finds and structures, and the development of innovative treatment methods for their protection and conservation for future generations. Within this range of challenges and materials, numerous career paths are available that lead to specialisations within the sub-fields of archaeological science and conservation science.

Cultural Heritage Career Paths for Materials Scientists and Corrosion Engineers

2015 ◽  
pp. 349-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stavroula Golfomitsou ◽  
Myrto Georgakopoulou ◽  
Thilo Rehren
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Reverse Engineering ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Career Paths ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Conservation Science ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Corrosion Science

The study and preservation of cultural heritage is a multidisciplinary field where Materials Science and Corrosion Science have a very significant role to play. This chapter discusses how materials and corrosion scientists can follow a career in cultural heritage. It highlights the particular challenges that these disciplines encounter in the study and preservation of cultural heritage materials and the exciting career paths offered in museums, monuments, and relevant academic and research institutions. The applications for science and engineering skills to cultural materials are diverse, including the reverse engineering necessary to reconstruct ancient technologies used for materials production, the examination and condition assessment of often complex finds and structures, and the development of innovative treatment methods for their protection and conservation for future generations. Within this range of challenges and materials, numerous career paths are available that lead to specialisations within the sub-fields of archaeological science and conservation science.

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