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Reviews “Well written and well organized, and it contains specific and practical information . . . . An invaluable book for any serious preservation practitioner who is frequently dealing with nature’s insistence on slowly turning man’s stone creations back into their more elemental natural components. . . . So valuable [because] it synthesizes over 450 studies on subjects of biodeterioration from around the world. . . . The book is peppered with excellent examples from around the world of fragile and ancient cultural relics . . . that have been subjected to massive biological infestation.” —APT Bulletin: The Journal of Preservation Technology, review by Peter Wollenberg, Wollenberg Building Conservation, LLC, St. Louis, Missouri “Comprehensive in its scope, well-structured and written, and thoroughly referenced in footnotes and appendices, this volume is AN INDISPENSABLE TEXTBOOK FOR MATERIALS CONSERVATION EDUCATORS AND A WELL-WRITTEN, INFORMATIVE HANDS-ON TOOL FOR PRACTITIONERS seeking to hold back the inexorable and never-ending assault of the biological world on stone and masonry. . . . Pinna’s authoritative volume is intended as a reference tool . . . As conservators, the job before us is to prevent and reverse the effects of these processes on heritage objects. The book aims to assist in that task by compiling and evaluating the last fifteen years of conservation literature on biodeterioration and its mitigation. . . . The book easily translates to all branches of heritage that are impacted adversely by the presence of bio-growth. . . . Well structured, and [the] information is easy to access . . . This essential reference tool also includes many interesting bits of information that make the book ENJOYABLY READABLE . . . ” “ —The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works, Review by Rosa Lowinger To read the full review: https://www.iiconservation.org/content/book-review-coping-biological-growth-stone-heritage-objects-methods-products-applications “A must for everybody working on conservation of stone heritage objects, including applied scientists of different areas and conservators, restorers and governative superintendents as well as architects, art historians, archeologists. First, because it is pleasant, clear and easy to read and gives an excellent updated summary on researches done by several authors (463 references) on the biology applied to works of art. The descriptive parts are accompanied by a good choice of pictures that render easy to understand the concepts. In her book, Daniela Pinna covers the most fundamental topics important to know when working in the field of conservation of cultural heritage made by stone. . . . Very useful not only for biologists but also for scholars of other disciplines because gives basic knowledge on the macro- and microorganisms biology, their ecological requirement, biodeterioration patterns, and on [what] not-to-do when dealing with living organisms. . . . Can be used as a general guide for everybody and especially for the persons in charge of the conservation of cultural heritage stone objects/monuments and archeological areas. After reading this book, the importance of the involvement in cultural heritage conservation of expert biologists in a multi-disciplinary network appears clear.” — Journal of Cultural Heritage, review by Clara Urzì, Department of Chem. Biol. Pharm. and Environ. Sciences, University of Messina, Italy “Daniela Pinna is a reputable biologist with an extensive practice in the field of conservation of cultural heritage. . . The book is a very detailed state of the art, but it contains also a personal perspective about the addressed topics, helping the reader to better move among these often complex subjects. . . . It analyzes this topic under the scientific point of view . . . but also tackles the practical issues connected with biodeterioration, its occurrences, consequences, and possible remediation. . . .The book is easy to read, [and] can be used as a consulting manual for conservation scientists searching for identifying problems, their causes, and solutions, as well as for practitioners searching for feasible solutions to the problem at hand. . . . Should be a reference on the shelf of any conservation scientist and conservator-restorer working in the field of cultural heritage.” —From the Foreword by José Delgado Rodrigues, Geologist, Former Principal Research Officer LNEC; Consultant in Stone Conservation, Lisbon, Portugal “An outstanding addition to the existing publications that address this complex subject. The seven chapters that make up this book range from the Basic Principles of Biology to Scientific Examination, the latter being a topic that has not been usually included in so much detail. There are several points that make this book unique: first, the care taken in properly defining terms such as biodeterioration and biodegradation that are often misapplied; second, the logical organization within each chapter that makes it easy to read and follow, even for those unfamiliar with these challenges; and third, the excellent Appendix that brings together so much information about products, brands, chemicals, etc. in an organized fashion. While this information is readily available on the internet, concentrating it in this appendix makes a big difference in having it used and applied. Finally, the drawings, photographs and examples selected to illustrate the points discussed in the chapters are really remarkable. My favorite chapter is Outline of Biodeterioration of Stone Objects because it deals with the biodeterioration of stone but at the same time it points out that in some cases biocolonization, including higher vegetation such as ivy (Hedera Helix), can actually protect stone surface from other mechanisms of deterioration. This is a critical point in weighing whether the damage induced by biocolonization justifies biocide treatments or even aggressive cleaning interventions, especially considering that biocolonization is likely to return. These are issues that conservators have to face and address in their work, and communicate clearly to those responsible for the preservation of the monument or building in question who may not understand the complexity of nature.” —A. Elena Charola, PhD, Research Scientist, Museum Conservation Institute, Smithsonian Institution Now Available in Paperback CONTENTS:
6. Physical Eradication and Inhibition 7. Mechanical and Water-Based Control Methods 8. Biocides
10. Prevention of Biodeterioration 11. Bioremediation 12. Scientific Examinations
Appendix Index About the Authors / Editors: Daniela Pinna Director, Scientific Laboratory, Polo Museale dell’Emila-Romagna, Italy Daniela Pinna has been working as a biologist at the Italian Cultural Heritage Ministry since 1987. Since 2011, she has been lecturing on biodeterioration and degradation of bioarcheological materials at Bologna University (International Degree Course Science for the Conservation-Restoration of Cultural Heritage). She was involved in the European Projects EU-ARTECH (Access Research and Technology for the Conservation of the European Cultural Heritage—2004–2009) and CHARISMA (Cultural Heritage Advanced Research Infrastructures: Synergy for a Multidisciplinary Approach to Conservation/Restoration—2009–2014). She has published two books and several articles on those subjects. She is editor of the book Scientific Examination for the Investigation of Paintings: A Handbook for Conservators-Restorers (Centro Di, Firenze, 2009). Moreover, she is involved in the activity of CEN/TC 346. CEN is the European Committee for Standardization and TC346 is in charge for standards related to conservation of cultural heritage. Her areas of specialization include biodeterioration of heritage objects, prevention and treatment of biodeteriogens, testing and evaluation of conservation products, and the control of treatment efficacy and durability in the field of stone, mortar, mural paintings, and polychrome sculpture conservation. She graduated in Biology from Padua University, Italy. |
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