Important Information Technology topics are presented: multimedia systems, data-bases, protection of data, access to the content. Particular reference is reserved to digital images (2D, 3D) regarding Cultural Institutions (Museums, Libraries, Palace - Monuments, Archaeological Sites). The main parts of the Conference Proceedings regard: Strategic Issues, EC Projects and Related Networks & Initiatives, International Forum on "Culture & Technology", 2D - 3D Technologies & Applications, Virtual Galleries - Museums and Related Initiatives, Access to the Culture Information. Three Workshops are related to: International Cooperation, Innovation and Enterprise, Creative Industries and Cultural Tourism.

Sono presentate le tematiche relative alle Tecnologie dell’Informazione per i Beni Culturali: sistemi multimediali, archivi, protezione dei dati, accesso ai contenuti digitali, gallerie virtuali. Particolare rilievo è riservato alle immagini digitali (Electronic Imaging & the Visual Arts), che riguardano le istituzioni culturali (musei, biblioteche, palazzi – monumenti, siti archeologici). La conferenza internazionale è articolata nelle seguenti sessioni: Attività di interesse generale strategico; Nuove Tecnologie e Applicazioni; Nuovi Sviluppi Tecnologici 2D-3D e Applicazioni; Gallerie Virtuali – Musei Digitali e relative Iniziative; Accesso alle Informazioni relative ai Beni Culturali. Due Workshops riguardano: la Collaborazione Internazionale; l’Innovazione e l’Impresa.

The Publication is following the yearly Editions of EVA FLORENCE. The State of Art is presented regarding the Application of Technologies (in particular of digital type) to Cultural Heritage. The more recent results of the Researches in the considered Area are presented. Information Technologies of interest for Culture Heritage are presented: multimedia systems, data-bases, data protection, access to digital content, Virtual Galleries. Particular reference is reserved to digital images (Electronic Imaging & the Visual Arts), regarding Cultural Institutions (Museums, Libraries, Palace - Monuments, Archaeological Sites). The International Conference includes the following Sessions: Strategic Issues; New Science and Culture Developments & Applications; New Technical Developments & Applications; Cultural Activities - Real and Virtual Galleries and Related Initiatives, Access to the Culture Information. One Workshop regards Innovation and Enterprise. The more recent results of the Researches at national and international level are reported in the Area of Technologies and Culture Heritage, also with experimental demonstrations of developed Activities.

Important Information Technology topics are presented: multimedia systems, data-bases, protection of data, access to the content. Particular reference is reserved to digital images (2D, 3D) regarding Cultural Institutions (Museums, Libraries, Palace - Monuments, Archaeological Sites). The main parts of the Conference Proceedings regard: Strategic Issues, EC Projects and Related Networks & Initiatives, International Forum on "Culture & Technology", 2D - 3D Technologies & Applications, Virtual Galleries - Museums and Related Initiatives, Access to the Culture Information. Three Workshops are related to: International Cooperation, Innovation and Enterprise, Creative Industries and Cultural Tourism.