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Papers by Rosa Chisesi
Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage, 2007
The programme entitled "Salvalarte Sicilia" or else Art Safeguard Sicily, is definitely connected... more The programme entitled "Salvalarte Sicilia" or else Art Safeguard Sicily, is definitely connected to the issues that regard the right exploitation and enjoyment of the cultural heritage in Sicily. It remains of utmost importance to understand to which extent the monitoring of environmental conditions and visitors' comfort are intertwined, insofar as visitors evolve in and enjoy a monument. The main object is, above all, to find a link between conservation issues and visitors' comfort. Conservation and ergonomics are indeed areas, the exploration of which can be carried out with the same monitoring instruments; indeed, decay conditions of cultural heritage most of the time correspond to physical discomfort felt by visitors [1-5]. The research that was conducted therefore tried to draw a parallel between, on one hand, the monitoring of physical environment and safety parameters, and on the other hand that of the visitor [6-10]. It seems of primary importance for the promotion of safety standards to analyze the relationship between man and his work tools as well as man and the environment in which he evolves or carries out an activity. Such a concept got adapted to health and comfort issues and was then redefined in terms of integrated safety. Considering what is defined as "human factor", even psychology acquires a new meaning in the field of ergonomics, in that there is a specific survey and regulation method of human variability. For a few years now, comfort conditions are being assessed, in the field of thermohygrometric comfort, on the basis of the ISO 7730 and ASHRAE 55-92 regulations. Such laws that are respectively based on the theories of Fanger [11] and Gagge [12] lead to the definition of thermic conditions from, on one hand, the valuation of two parameters E
Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage, 2006
This study aims at using the science and the technique, known nowadays, at the service of the Lit... more This study aims at using the science and the technique, known nowadays, at the service of the Liturgy and of the holy architecture. In addition to this, its second goal is to investigate completely, on some general acoustic aspects that can be founded inside liturgical rooms, without overlooking the historical-architectural aspects regarding the difference "kinds" of manufactures and materials in relation to the specific liturgical needs. According to this, an interesting simulation of sound diffusion inside the Sanctuario of Altavilla Milicia, defined by the Cardinal S. De Giorgi "the first and most notorious Marian place of veneration belonging to the Church of Palermo", was performed. By means of this simulation, the acoustic parameters of the ecclesial room were taken, in compliance to the standards UNI EN ISO 3382/1997 (Measurements of enclosed environments Reverberation Time with reference to other acoustic parameters).
European Journal of Science and Theology, 2017
Dedicated to Saint Generosi and Saint Rosana, the reliquary arms, recalling the shape of a body p... more Dedicated to Saint Generosi and Saint Rosana, the reliquary arms, recalling the shape of a body part, are today located in the Relics Chapel in Palermo Cathedral. They are probably dated to the second half of the 18 th century and are attributed to an unknown artist. The aims of this study were to investigate the decorative techniques, verify the state of conservation of the constitutive materials, measure the microclimate condition in the Relics Chapel, in order to set up a correct preventive conservation strategy. In this regard, an integrated scientific investigation was performed focusing on environmental monitoring (thermo-hygrometric parameters) by HOBO system, characterization of materials constituting the artefacts through optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDS), and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF). The results lead to defining the appropriate restoration project for the two gilded wooden reliquaries.
The scientific investigations preliminary to the restoration of two golden wooden reliquaries, fr... more The scientific investigations preliminary to the restoration of two golden wooden reliquaries, from Palermo's Cathedral, are reported in this work
The research aims at collecting information on the state of preservation of the cultural heritage... more The research aims at collecting information on the state of preservation of the cultural heritage in Palermo, and deals more precisely with Vittorio Emanuele avenue, itself bounded by two city gates called Porta Felice (northern gate facing the Mediterranean sea) and Porta Nuova (southern gate) that both give access to the historic centre of the city. Another important purpose is the assessment of livability level, be it for workers, residents, cultural operators, or else visitors, with a particular interest in traffic noise. The research has been conducted by means of miscellaneous scientific duties; however we shall only refer here to two types of practice : the monitoring of environmental noise and the monitoring of the level of air aggressiveness through the study of thermo-hygrometric and chemical aspects. Whereas the Corrosion Classification Coupon was useful for the measurement of corrosive agents in outdoor locations, outdoor HOBO Pro sensors were used to report temperature ...
Biotechnology and Conservation of Cultural Heritage, 2017
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this p... more The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use.
Environment and Ecology Research, 2016
Cultural heritage constitutive materials can provide excellent substrates for microbial colonizat... more Cultural heritage constitutive materials can provide excellent substrates for microbial colonization, highly influenced by thermo-hygrometric parameters. In cultural heritage-related environments, a detrimental microbial load may be present both on manufacts surface and in the aerosol. In this study, bacterial and fungal colonisation has been investigated in three Sicilian confined environments (archive, cave and hypogea), each with peculiar structures and different thermo-hygrometric parameters. Particular attention has been paid to microorganisms able to induce artifacts biodeterioration and to release biological particles in the aerosol (spores, cellular debrides, toxins and allergens) potentially dangerous for the human health (visitors/users). Results provided information on the composition of the biological consortia, highlighting also the symbiotic relationships between micro (cyanobacteria, bacteria and fungi) and macro-organisms (plants, bryophyte and insects). The results of this integrated approach, including molecular biology techniques, are essential for a complete understanding of both microbial colonization of the cultural objects and the potential relationship with illness to human.
Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage, 2004
Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage, 2007
The programme entitled "Salvalarte Sicilia" or else Art Safeguard Sicily, is definitely connected... more The programme entitled "Salvalarte Sicilia" or else Art Safeguard Sicily, is definitely connected to the issues that regard the right exploitation and enjoyment of the cultural heritage in Sicily. It remains of utmost importance to understand to which extent the monitoring of environmental conditions and visitors' comfort are intertwined, insofar as visitors evolve in and enjoy a monument. The main object is, above all, to find a link between conservation issues and visitors' comfort. Conservation and ergonomics are indeed areas, the exploration of which can be carried out with the same monitoring instruments; indeed, decay conditions of cultural heritage most of the time correspond to physical discomfort felt by visitors [1-5]. The research that was conducted therefore tried to draw a parallel between, on one hand, the monitoring of physical environment and safety parameters, and on the other hand that of the visitor [6-10]. It seems of primary importance for the promotion of safety standards to analyze the relationship between man and his work tools as well as man and the environment in which he evolves or carries out an activity. Such a concept got adapted to health and comfort issues and was then redefined in terms of integrated safety. Considering what is defined as "human factor", even psychology acquires a new meaning in the field of ergonomics, in that there is a specific survey and regulation method of human variability. For a few years now, comfort conditions are being assessed, in the field of thermohygrometric comfort, on the basis of the ISO 7730 and ASHRAE 55-92 regulations. Such laws that are respectively based on the theories of Fanger [11] and Gagge [12] lead to the definition of thermic conditions from, on one hand, the valuation of two parameters E
Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage, 2007
The programme entitled "Salvalarte Sicilia" or else Art Safeguard Sicily, is definitely connected... more The programme entitled "Salvalarte Sicilia" or else Art Safeguard Sicily, is definitely connected to the issues that regard the right exploitation and enjoyment of the cultural heritage in Sicily. It remains of utmost importance to understand to which extent the monitoring of environmental conditions and visitors' comfort are intertwined, insofar as visitors evolve in and enjoy a monument. The main object is, above all, to find a link between conservation issues and visitors' comfort. Conservation and ergonomics are indeed areas, the exploration of which can be carried out with the same monitoring instruments; indeed, decay conditions of cultural heritage most of the time correspond to physical discomfort felt by visitors [1-5]. The research that was conducted therefore tried to draw a parallel between, on one hand, the monitoring of physical environment and safety parameters, and on the other hand that of the visitor [6-10]. It seems of primary importance for the promotion of safety standards to analyze the relationship between man and his work tools as well as man and the environment in which he evolves or carries out an activity. Such a concept got adapted to health and comfort issues and was then redefined in terms of integrated safety. Considering what is defined as "human factor", even psychology acquires a new meaning in the field of ergonomics, in that there is a specific survey and regulation method of human variability. For a few years now, comfort conditions are being assessed, in the field of thermohygrometric comfort, on the basis of the ISO 7730 and ASHRAE 55-92 regulations. Such laws that are respectively based on the theories of Fanger [11] and Gagge [12] lead to the definition of thermic conditions from, on one hand, the valuation of two parameters E
Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage, 2006
This study aims at using the science and the technique, known nowadays, at the service of the Lit... more This study aims at using the science and the technique, known nowadays, at the service of the Liturgy and of the holy architecture. In addition to this, its second goal is to investigate completely, on some general acoustic aspects that can be founded inside liturgical rooms, without overlooking the historical-architectural aspects regarding the difference "kinds" of manufactures and materials in relation to the specific liturgical needs. According to this, an interesting simulation of sound diffusion inside the Sanctuario of Altavilla Milicia, defined by the Cardinal S. De Giorgi "the first and most notorious Marian place of veneration belonging to the Church of Palermo", was performed. By means of this simulation, the acoustic parameters of the ecclesial room were taken, in compliance to the standards UNI EN ISO 3382/1997 (Measurements of enclosed environments Reverberation Time with reference to other acoustic parameters).
European Journal of Science and Theology, 2017
Dedicated to Saint Generosi and Saint Rosana, the reliquary arms, recalling the shape of a body p... more Dedicated to Saint Generosi and Saint Rosana, the reliquary arms, recalling the shape of a body part, are today located in the Relics Chapel in Palermo Cathedral. They are probably dated to the second half of the 18 th century and are attributed to an unknown artist. The aims of this study were to investigate the decorative techniques, verify the state of conservation of the constitutive materials, measure the microclimate condition in the Relics Chapel, in order to set up a correct preventive conservation strategy. In this regard, an integrated scientific investigation was performed focusing on environmental monitoring (thermo-hygrometric parameters) by HOBO system, characterization of materials constituting the artefacts through optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDS), and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF). The results lead to defining the appropriate restoration project for the two gilded wooden reliquaries.
The scientific investigations preliminary to the restoration of two golden wooden reliquaries, fr... more The scientific investigations preliminary to the restoration of two golden wooden reliquaries, from Palermo's Cathedral, are reported in this work
The research aims at collecting information on the state of preservation of the cultural heritage... more The research aims at collecting information on the state of preservation of the cultural heritage in Palermo, and deals more precisely with Vittorio Emanuele avenue, itself bounded by two city gates called Porta Felice (northern gate facing the Mediterranean sea) and Porta Nuova (southern gate) that both give access to the historic centre of the city. Another important purpose is the assessment of livability level, be it for workers, residents, cultural operators, or else visitors, with a particular interest in traffic noise. The research has been conducted by means of miscellaneous scientific duties; however we shall only refer here to two types of practice : the monitoring of environmental noise and the monitoring of the level of air aggressiveness through the study of thermo-hygrometric and chemical aspects. Whereas the Corrosion Classification Coupon was useful for the measurement of corrosive agents in outdoor locations, outdoor HOBO Pro sensors were used to report temperature ...
Biotechnology and Conservation of Cultural Heritage, 2017
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this p... more The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use.
Environment and Ecology Research, 2016
Cultural heritage constitutive materials can provide excellent substrates for microbial colonizat... more Cultural heritage constitutive materials can provide excellent substrates for microbial colonization, highly influenced by thermo-hygrometric parameters. In cultural heritage-related environments, a detrimental microbial load may be present both on manufacts surface and in the aerosol. In this study, bacterial and fungal colonisation has been investigated in three Sicilian confined environments (archive, cave and hypogea), each with peculiar structures and different thermo-hygrometric parameters. Particular attention has been paid to microorganisms able to induce artifacts biodeterioration and to release biological particles in the aerosol (spores, cellular debrides, toxins and allergens) potentially dangerous for the human health (visitors/users). Results provided information on the composition of the biological consortia, highlighting also the symbiotic relationships between micro (cyanobacteria, bacteria and fungi) and macro-organisms (plants, bryophyte and insects). The results of this integrated approach, including molecular biology techniques, are essential for a complete understanding of both microbial colonization of the cultural objects and the potential relationship with illness to human.
Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage, 2004
Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage, 2007
The programme entitled "Salvalarte Sicilia" or else Art Safeguard Sicily, is definitely connected... more The programme entitled "Salvalarte Sicilia" or else Art Safeguard Sicily, is definitely connected to the issues that regard the right exploitation and enjoyment of the cultural heritage in Sicily. It remains of utmost importance to understand to which extent the monitoring of environmental conditions and visitors' comfort are intertwined, insofar as visitors evolve in and enjoy a monument. The main object is, above all, to find a link between conservation issues and visitors' comfort. Conservation and ergonomics are indeed areas, the exploration of which can be carried out with the same monitoring instruments; indeed, decay conditions of cultural heritage most of the time correspond to physical discomfort felt by visitors [1-5]. The research that was conducted therefore tried to draw a parallel between, on one hand, the monitoring of physical environment and safety parameters, and on the other hand that of the visitor [6-10]. It seems of primary importance for the promotion of safety standards to analyze the relationship between man and his work tools as well as man and the environment in which he evolves or carries out an activity. Such a concept got adapted to health and comfort issues and was then redefined in terms of integrated safety. Considering what is defined as "human factor", even psychology acquires a new meaning in the field of ergonomics, in that there is a specific survey and regulation method of human variability. For a few years now, comfort conditions are being assessed, in the field of thermohygrometric comfort, on the basis of the ISO 7730 and ASHRAE 55-92 regulations. Such laws that are respectively based on the theories of Fanger [11] and Gagge [12] lead to the definition of thermic conditions from, on one hand, the valuation of two parameters E