Relative Čech–Dolbeault homology and applications

We define the relative Dolbeault homology of a complex manifold with currents via a Cech approach, and we prove its equivalence with the relative Cech–Dolbeault cohomology as defined by Suwa (in: Singularities–Niigata–Toyama 2007. Advanced studies in pure mathematics, vol 56. Mathematical Society of Japan, Tokyo, pp 321–340, 2009). This definition is then used to compare the relative Dolbeault cohomology groups of two complex manifolds of the same dimension related by a suitable proper surjective holomorphic map. Finally, an application to blow-ups is considered and a blow-up formula for the Dolbeault cohomology in terms of relative cohomology is presented.