Optical Analysis for Cultural Heritages

The course provides a broad overview of the main physical surveys on
cultural heritage with particular regard to dating, the technical
non-destructive elemental analysis and optical spectroscopy, the
colorimetry and imaging techniques.

Knowledge of the main techniques based on physical phenomena used on
paintings, archaeological artifacts and monuments. Ability to identify
appropriate diagnostic paths concerning the specific artifact under
investigation taking into account the conservation conditions and
analytical needs