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Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories (APAC Labs)

GENERAL INFORMATION

  Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories (APAC Labs)
The Cyprus Institute
The Cyprus Institute
  Analytical Facilities
Description and purpose of the Research Infrastructure
Mission: Moving beyond the confines of a state-of-the-art lab, APAC Labs embrace a holistic approach to art characterization possible through cross-disciplinary scientific exchange that is driven by broad inquiries in art history and the humanities. Objective: APAC Labs provide a broad approach to art characterization, pursuing: (A) Research, to advance the effective use of heritage science and technology in the characterization of works of art, monuments and archaeological material. (B) Innovation, to develop task-specific service protocols related to material characterization, provenance, state of preservation and identification of works of art and heritage artifacts. © Training and Education, through workshops and seminars of experts in art history, archaeology and the humanities, for practitioners, students and citizens at large.

USEFUL FIGURES

Personnel

11

Personnel

Male

27%

Male

Female

73%

Female

Publications

50

Publications

ACCESS TO INFRASTRUCTURE

  • Academia
  • Industry

CONTACT INFO

Address:  20 Konstantinou Kavafi, Aglantzia

Postal Code:  2121

City:  Nicosia

Website:  https://apaclabs.cyi.ac.cy/#gsc.tab=0

Head of RI:  Nicolas Bakirtzis

Contact Person of RI:  Athanasios Koutoupas   |  22208648

INFORMATION OF INSTRUMENTATION OPERATING IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE

Panoramic Osiris IRR camera
  • Name:  Panoramic Osiris IRR camera
  • Description:  Infrared reflectography
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  APAC Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Exposes and documents hidden details. In addition, results help to evaluate the state of conservation.
Year:  2018
Funding Source: 
  • Private
DSLR Camera with UV, IR and VIS MAX MAC and Edmund optic filters, lens and various lights
  • Name:  DSLR Camera with UV, IR and VIS MAX MAC and Edmund optic filters, lens and various lights
  • Description:  Multispectral photography
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  APAC Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Identifies underdrawings as well as the varnish of the painting, any repaintings, and to classifies the color pigments used.
Year:  2018
Funding Source: 
  • Own
DSLR Camera with CC1 filter and various lights
  • Name:  DSLR Camera with CC1 filter and various lights
  • Description:  Visible Photography including VIS RAK
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  APAC Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Offers a complete, in-depth documentation of the artwork, and information on the surface topography and relief of the artwork.
Year:  2018
Funding Source: 
  • Own
XRF - ELIO
  • Name:  XRF - ELIO
  • Description:  X-Ray Fluorescence spectroscopy
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  APAC Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Provides the analysis of the elemental composition of the artwork and identifies the presence of color pigments.
Year:  2018
Funding Source: 
  • Private
Digital microscopy - KH8700, Hirox
  • Name:  Digital microscopy - KH8700, Hirox
  • Description:  Digital microscopy
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  APAC Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Helps to evaluate the state of conservation. Additionally, it maps and characterizes the artwork’s surface (contamination, morphology, microstructure).
Year:  2018
Funding Source: 
  • Private
FTIR - 4300, Agilent
  • Name:  FTIR - 4300, Agilent
  • Description:  Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  APAC Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Provides detailed analysis of the varnish and surface coatings of the artwork.
Year:  2018
Funding Source: 
  • Private
Ruby, STIL - Fors and colorimetry
  • Name:  Ruby, STIL - Fors and colorimetry
  • Description:  Fiber Optical Reflectance Spectroscopy & colorimetry
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  APAC Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Provides information about the nature of the material used. Provides also true color coordination and evaluates the color difference between similar colors, varnished and unvarnished areas, deterioration of painting surface due to aging.
Year:  2018
Funding Source: 
  • Private
3D Field Laser Scanner
  • Name:  3D Field Laser Scanner
  • Description:  Terrestrial laser scanner
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  APAC Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Three‐dimensional scanning that enables the virtual capture of the built environment and other types of archaeological objects.
Year:  2011
Funding Source: 
  • EU
SmartScan3D-HD 5 Mpc
  • Name:  SmartScan3D-HD 5 Mpc
  • Description:  Structured light scanner
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  APAC Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Creation of highly accurate 3D models of objects with various textures, sizes, and geometry.
Year:  2015
Funding Source: 
  • EU