Learning from history: the case of the San Carlone colossus after the test of time

IF 0.5 0 HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Journal of the Institute of Conservation Pub Date : 2022-01-02 DOI:10.1080/19455224.2021.2024445

C. Petiti, Sonia Pistidda, Jean Marie Welter, L. Toniolo, M. Giambruno, S. Goidanich

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Abstract The investigation of the state of preservation of the Colossus of San Carlo Borromeo in Arona, Italy, San Carlone, offered the opportunity to consider the preservation of cultural heritage through a holistic approach. The scientific interest of the statue arises from the observation of the reasonable state of conservation of its metallic materials. The statue, inaugurated in 1698, consists of an outer layer of embossed copper sheets fixed to an iron armature. It is exposed to atmospheric agents with favourable conditions for galvanic corrosion between the two metals. Despite this, both the copper and iron elements show a fairly good state of preservation. The study of documents and information about selected materials, construction events, transformations and restoration interventions are fundamental to understanding those factors—environmental, technical, physical, historical—that have led to the relatively good condition of the statue. These studies were complemented with diagnostic analyses to provide some initial conclusions regarding the continued preservation of the statue.

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从历史中学习:经过时间考验的圣卡隆巨像

摘要对意大利阿罗纳圣卡洛博罗梅奥巨像的保护状况的调查，为通过整体方法考虑文化遗产的保护提供了机会。雕像的科学兴趣源于对其金属材料的合理保存状态的观察。这座雕像于1698年落成，由固定在铁电枢上的浮雕铜片外层组成。它暴露在大气中，有利于两种金属之间的电偶腐蚀。尽管如此，铜和铁元素都显示出相当好的保存状态。研究有关选定材料、建筑事件、改造和修复干预措施的文件和信息，对于理解导致雕像相对完好的环境、技术、物理、历史因素至关重要。这些研究辅以诊断分析，为雕像的继续保存提供了一些初步结论。

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期刊介绍： The Journal of the Institute of Conservation is the peer reviewed publication of the Institute of Conservation (Icon). As such, its aims reflect those of Icon, to advance knowledge and education in conservation and achieve the long term preservation and conservation of moveable and immoveable cultural heritage. The Journal provides a collective identity for conservators; it promotes and supports both the profession and professionalism. With international contributions on all aspects of conservation, it is an invaluable resource for the heritage sector. The specific aims of the Journal are to: 1. promote research, knowledge and understanding of cultural heritage conservation through its history, practice and theory 2. provide an international forum to enable and disseminate advances in research, knowledge and understanding relating to conservation and heritage 3. champion and support professional standards of heritage conservation in the UK and internationally 4. provide a permanent record of issues relating to conservation and heritage 5. be financially and operationally sustainable. To achieve these aims, the Journal invites contributions from all those involved in the conservation of cultural heritage and related activities. Areas of interest include understanding cultural heritage materials and their degradation; subject reviews and histories of cultural heritage materials and conservation treatments; new, innovative or improved approaches to conservation and collections care theory, practice, communication, management and training; case studies demonstrating new, innovative or improved approaches; and conservation in its wider context. Submitters are encouraged to demonstrate how their work is of practical application to conservation. To maintain professional standards and promote academic rigour, submissions of articles and shorter notices are subject to an anonymous peer review process.