Zabytki – biologia – konserwacja

"ZABYTKI – BIOLOGIA – KONSERWACJA” ("MONUMENTS – BIOLOGY – CONSERVATION") is an interdisciplinary collective study, which includes 14 articles on various issues related to the protection of monuments against damage of biological origin, i.e. biodeterioration. The focus was primarily on objects made on paper (including photographs), parchment, leather or fabric. The authors are specialists in the fields of biology, chemistry and medicine, as well as art conservators who, in their professional practice, solve problems resulting from the development of microorganisms or insects in collections. The publication presents contemporary views on, among others: testing methods of harmful microorganisms using the achievements of molecular biology; the use of biocides for disinfection of monuments, taking into account the legal aspects of their use; and monitoring library, archival and museum collections in order to protect them against insects. Attention was also paid to health hazards in the workplace caused by contact with infected crops or biocides. The study is intended mainly for conservators of works of art who have the opportunity to update their knowledge of biology in conservation, as well as for conservation students as a supplement to the basic knowledge acquired during classes