Analytical chemistry for cultural heritage

Nowadays, analytical chemistry as applied to cultural heritage is a recognised discipline that covers many advanced and complex aspects of chemical research as highlighted by the publication of peer reviewed journals’ special issues, such as the ones on Characterization of paintings, Analytical chemistry in cultural heritage, Advanced technique in art conservation and a recently published critical review on Analytical chemistry in the field of cultural heritage.It can certainly be said that analytical chemistry has had and will continue to have an impact on all aspects of cultural heritage knowledge, from historical studies, material degradation and characterization, to conservation and fruition.