Characteristics of Italian art restoration firms and factors influencing their adoption of laser technology

Given the limited number of studies on this topic, the aim of this study is to better understand the characteristics of art restoration firms in Italy, with particular reference to their use of innovative technologies such as laser technology. The paper is supported by a survey conducted in a sample...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of cultural economics 2008, Vol.32 (1), p.3-34
Hauptverfasser:	Verbano, Chiara, Venturini, Karen, Petroni, Giorgio, Nosella, Anna
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Art conservation Art restoration Arts Business innovation Collaboration Conservation of works of art Cultural Economics Cultural heritage Cultural tourism Culture Economic development Economic Policy Economic statistics Economic theory Economics Economics and Finance Economics of culture Emerging technology Enterprises Historic buildings & sites Information technology Innovation adoption Italy Laboratories Lasers Microeconomics Motion pictures Music New technology Original Article Preservation Regional and Cultural Studies Renovation & restoration Research universities Studies Surveys Technological innovation Technology Technology adoption Tourism Universities Works of art
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Zusammenfassung:	Given the limited number of studies on this topic, the aim of this study is to better understand the characteristics of art restoration firms in Italy, with particular reference to their use of innovative technologies such as laser technology. The paper is supported by a survey conducted in a sample of 100 companies. The factors that have led firms to adopt or resist the adoption of the laser were identified and analysed. The results show that the main determinants of laser adoption are collaborative activities between the firms and universities and specific requests made by public institutions to use this technology.
ISSN:	0885-2545 1573-6997
DOI:	10.1007/s10824-007-9053-8