Abstract
Our paper analyses how museums not only play a traditional role in the cultural service but also act as a driving force for the use of science and technology in the conservation of artworks. Through a bibliometric approach and the use of social network analysis (SNA), we explore co-authorship of scientific articles and we detect how museums look for knowledge bases in science and technology. We also differentiate between institutions and geographical regions in order to find patterns in the cooperation with other institutions. Results indicate that European countries are important nodes in the cooperation for restoration and conservation, and patterns of cooperation indicate that museums look for knowledge bases mainly in restoration institutes and other museums in their own countries. This implies that museums look for analytical and synthetic knowledge out of the museums when they need to apply advanced science and technology in restoration.
Highlights
The conservation and restoration of artworks are included in the industries considered as creative or cultural industries
Through a bibliometric approach and the use of social network analysis (SNA), we explore co-authorship of scientific articles and we detect how museums look for knowledge bases in science and technology
This implies that museums look for analytical and synthetic knowledge out of the museums when they need to apply advanced science and technology in restoration
Summary
The conservation and restoration of artworks are included in the industries considered as creative or cultural industries (de-Miguel-Molina et al 2013). The arts, heritage and recreation sectors come under the European classifications NACEs 90, 91, 92 and 93. Services (KIS) industries, which are those related to the knowledge-based economy (de-Miguel-Molina et al 2012; Windrum & Tomlinson, 1999; Aslesen & Isaksen, 2007a; Bishop, 2008; Strambach, 2008). In terms of the arts and cultures sector, Bakhshi and Throsby (2010) discussed the lack of studies on innovation, which has been ignored in studies conducted about creative industries. There are good studies about the use of science in the restoration of specific artworks (Casadio et al 2010, Cotte et al 2010, Doménech-Carbó et al 2011, Baglioni et al 2012, DoménechCarbó et al 2012), the literature about the importance of open innovation and cooperation between different institutions
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