Of Microbes and Art
Subtitle: The Role of Microbial Communities in the Degradation and Protection of Cultural Heritage
Contributors: Orio Ciferri (Editor); Piero Tiano (Editor); Giorgio Mastromei (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: June 30, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 286
ISBN-13: 9780306463778
Subjects: Archaeology; Conservation, restoration & care of artworks; Microbiology (non-medical); Biodeterioration; Microbial Ecology; Science; Art & Art Instruction; Art; Life Sciences - Biology - Microbiology; Techniques - General; Art / Techniques; Science-Life Sciences - Biology - Microbiology; Social Science / Archaeology; Material Science; Art objects; Biodegradation; Congresses; Conservation and restoration; Materials
First sentence: Black or Dematiaceous fungi are the most harmful microorganisms associated with stone and monument biodeterioration.