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Scientific investigations of the I mperial G ates from the P etrindu wooden church, S alaj C ounty, R omania
Author(s) -
Marutoiu Olivia Florena,
Bratu Ioan,
Marutoiu Constantin,
Postolache Dana Luminita,
Dragomir Mihai,
Tanaselia Claudiu,
Garabagiu Sorina
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
x‐ray spectrometry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.447
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1097-4539
pISSN - 0049-8246
DOI - 10.1002/xrs.2827
Subject(s) - fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , painting , cultural heritage , spectroscopy , fluorescence spectroscopy , art , fingerprint (computing) , visual arts , archaeology , fluorescence , chemistry , computer graphics (images) , computer science , engineering , chemical engineering , artificial intelligence , physics , geography , optics , quantum mechanics
In order to preserve and restore the Imperial Gates from the Petrindu wooden church, Salaj County, Romania, (map location—latitude, longitude: 46.97, 23.19), the scientific investigation of the wooden support and painting materials (ground and pigments) was performed, employing Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X‐ray fluorescence spectroscopy, and 3D scanning. FTIR spectroscopy offered information about the wooden degradation stage, whereas X‐ray fluorescence and FTIR spectroscopic methods were employed for structural painting materials characterization. The structural data can be correlated with the artistic, theological, and historical analysis of this religious patrimony object. After obtaining information about the wooden support and painting materials, the Imperial Gates were 3D digitized using state of the art laser scanning technology. The digital 3D model obtained was restored in a virtual environment and converted into an interactive 3D model that can be used for Romanian cultural heritage digital dissemination.