Imaging spectroscopy technique was introduced in the cultural heritage field in the 1990s,
when a multi-spectral imaging system based on a Vidicon camera was used to identify and …

In this study, two pre-Columbian textiles belonging to the Middle Orizon and Necropolis
Paracas Cultures are studied by means of reflectance imaging spectroscopy. The non …

The radiation captured in spectral imaging depends on both the complex light–matter
interaction and the integration of the radiant light by the imaging system. In order to obtain …

Identifying pigments from colored relics is essential for their color restoration and for
facsimile creation. A workflow for identifying pigment information is constructed based on …

Despite advances in conservation–restoration treatments, most surface cleaning tests are
subjectively evaluated. Scores according to qualitative criteria are employed to assess …

Taking insights from the remote sensing field, in the recent decade, the advantages of
hyperspectral imaging technology has been exploited for painting conservation. The …

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and reflectance spectroscopy (RS) are commonly used for the
characterization of painting materials. It is well known that the former provides the chemical …

The development of innovative applications of imaging technologies for monitoring change
in cultural heritage objects is central to the CHANGE-ITN project. Within this framework, the …

Restorers and curators in museums sometimes find it difficult to accurately segment areas of
paintings that have been contaminated with other pigments or areas that need to be …

Document forgeries that involve modification of the materials used, such as ink and paper,
provide evidence of any malpractices being performed. Forensic specialists use different …