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Microbiological Analysis of Surfaces of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Atlantic Codex: Biodeterioration Risk
Joint Authors
Tarsitani, Gianfranco
Moroni, Catia
Cappitelli, Francesca
Pasquariello, Giovanna
Maggi, Oriana
Source
International Journal of Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Following the discovery of discoloration on some pages of the Atlantic Codex (AC) of Leonardo da Vinci kept in the Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan, some investigations have been carried out to verify the presence of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi.
To verify the presence of microorganisms a noninvasive method of sampling has been used that was efficient and allowed us to highlight the microbial facies of the material that was examined using conventional microbiological techniques.
The microclimatic conditions in the storage room as well as the water content of the volume were also assessed.
The combined observations allowed the conclusion that the discoloration of suspected biological origin on some pages of AC is not related to the presence or current attack of microbial agents.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tarsitani, Gianfranco& Moroni, Catia& Cappitelli, Francesca& Pasquariello, Giovanna& Maggi, Oriana. 2014. Microbiological Analysis of Surfaces of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Atlantic Codex: Biodeterioration Risk. International Journal of Microbiology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tarsitani, Gianfranco…[et al.]. Microbiological Analysis of Surfaces of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Atlantic Codex: Biodeterioration Risk. International Journal of Microbiology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Tarsitani, Gianfranco& Moroni, Catia& Cappitelli, Francesca& Pasquariello, Giovanna& Maggi, Oriana. Microbiological Analysis of Surfaces of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Atlantic Codex: Biodeterioration Risk. International Journal of Microbiology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1036734
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1036734