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Wonders of Heritage
WHAT IS CULTURAL HERITAGE, and How Can Science Protect It?
Cultural heritage is a collection of sites, objects and traditions that bring together the history, art and values of different cultures.
ART FORGERIES: How to Identify Fake Paintings Using Science
Scientific methods can be used to identify fake paintings. Combining different scientific methods increases the chance to spot a fake.
PAINTING LAYERS: How Scientific Analysis Reveals the Painting Structure and Composition
Paintings have multiple layers in their composition and different scientific methods can reveal details about the painting structure.
MOBILE NMR and The Use of NMR Relaxation and Portable NMR in Cultural Heritage
Mobile NMR combines permanent magnets with surface radio-frequency coils to record nuclear magnetic resonance experiments non-invasively.
X-RAY FLUORESCENCE for the Elemental Analysis of Artwork
X-ray fluorescence is a valuable tool for the elemental analysis of artwork. XRF analysis reveals which chemical elements are present.
LOUVRE ABU DHABI: A Universal Museum
Louvre Abu Dhabi, a truly universal museum, where art and architecture meets science and engineering, illustrates cultural universality.
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