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Antonino Cosentino, CHSOS Director
Since 2012, Dr. Antonino Cosentino has served as the director of CHSOS. As a physicist specializing in imaging and analytical techniques for art examination, he brings a strong scientific foundation to the field of cultural heritage. Over the years, he has conducted scientific analyses of significant works of art on behalf of various museums, drawing from his experience as a researcher with both European and American institutions. In addition to his research, Dr. Cosentino has shared his expertise by delivering training programs on imaging and spectroscopy to cultural heritage professionals worldwide. Furthermore, he has contributed to the academic and professional community by authoring a number of influential articles on the subject of technical art examination.
Dr. Antonino Cosentino contacts
email: [email protected]
skype: antoninocosentino
mobile: 0039 3283211186
CHSOS Studio:
via matrice, 4
Viagrande
95029 Italy
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Whether you’re a museum professional, conservator, private collector, or simply passionate about cultural heritage, I’m here to support your needs in the technical study of artworks. With a focus on non-invasive methods, I offer consulting and on-site documentation services that employ advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques—including infrared reflectography (IRR), ultraviolet fluorescence (UVF), and XRF spectroscopy. These tools provide valuable insights, revealing hidden details, identifying materials, and guiding informed conservation strategies.
If you’re planning a project, exhibition, or publication and need scientific imaging or analysis, feel free to get in touch. I also offer customized training and workshops for institutions and professionals looking to build skills in this field. Let’s work together to examine and preserve your artworks with precision and respect for their historical value.
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Technical Photography is one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—tools for the scientific examination of art and archaeology. If you are a conservator, scientist, or art collector and you are not yet familiar with this method, it is truly a missed opportunity. Using simple, affordable equipment and a clear methodology, Technical Photography allows you to reveal underdrawings, retouchings, material differences, and conservation issues in a completely non-invasive way. Far from being complex or inaccessible, it is an easy entry point into scientific analysis. In many cases, Technical Photography represents the first essential step toward a deeper understanding of artworks and archaeological objects.
Scientific Art Examination – Resources:
Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) – USA
The British Museum – Scientific Research Department – UK
Scientific Research Department – The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
C2RMF (Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Musées de France) – France
Rijksmuseum – Science Department – Netherlands
