Preventive Conservation of Cultural Heritage

A comprehensive approach to preventive conservation of cultural heritage has identified critical atmospheric particles and gases threatening monuments, including the Plantin-Moretus House-Workshops-Museum Complex. Over two decades, advanced techniques such as X-ray spectrometry, electron probe microanalysis, ion chromatography, and Raman spectroscopy revealed particle sources and indoor pollutants in museums like Wawel Castle (Poland), Alhambra (Spain), and Plantin-Moretus (Belgium). While the study highlights progress in characterizing environmental threats, key challenges remain in understanding atmospheric deposition processes and surface interactions on heritage items. These findings underscore the need for targeted conservation strategies to mitigate long-term damage.

Grieken, R. V. (2017). PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE. CLIO – Arqueológica, 31(3), 74. https://doi.org/10.20891/clio.v31n3p74-90