Multidisciplinary approach to the study of artworks: environmental conditions, color palette, microbial colonization and nannofossils in Las Musas painting
P. Calderon-Mesen, D. Jaikel-Viquez, M. D. Barrantes-Madrigal, J. Sanchez-Solis, J. Mena-Vega, J. Arguedas-Molina, K. Urena-Alvarado, G. Maynard-Hernandez, L. Santamaria-Montero, M. Cob-Delgado, E. Angulo-Pardo, F. Vallejo, M. Sandoval-Gutierrez, A. Duran-Quesada, M. Redondo-Solano, O. A. Herrera-Sancho
The paper analyzes an artwork's physical characteristics, including color palette, environmental conditions, and microbial colonization, using software tools and nannofossils to understand artistic intent and environmental impact.
bioRxiv · Oct 5, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology