History and ethics in conservation and restoration of historic monuments

Authors

  • Beatriz Mugayar Kühl Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo; Departamento de História da Arquitetura e Estética

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1980-4466.v0i1p16-40

Keywords:

Historic monuments, Conservation and restoration theories, Professional deontology

Abstract

The article deals with theoretical problems associated with the conservation and restoration of historic monuments and their relation with professional deontology. The historical transformations undergone by restoration and conservation theories are examined in broad lines, emphasizing the importance of the principles formulated by Alois Riegl and Cesare Brandi. The contemporary tendencies are also analyzed in order to verify the principles that should guide the interventions. The author seeks to place an emphasis on the relevance of theoretical reflection in order to face problems in their full intricacy. The article shows that the perception of historic monuments also as historic documents is essential to a professional practice based on a solid deontology. That is considered to be an efficient and responsible means of preserving the material, historic, formal and symbolic values of monuments.

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Published

2006-04-01

Issue

Section

Cultural Heritage

How to Cite

Kühl, B. M. (2006). History and ethics in conservation and restoration of historic monuments . Revista CPC, 1, 16-40. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1980-4466.v0i1p16-40