“Reconstruction” of the polychromy of ancient sculpture: a necessary evil?
The contribution offers an overview of the history of reconstructions and their use, with a representative selection of formats and their contexts, from the beginnings in the early 19th century to the present. The polychromy of ancient architecture is dealt with only to a limited degree.The point of...
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| Pubblicato in: | URI:https://journals.openedition.org/techne, |
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| Natura: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
| Lingua: | Anglais |
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2020
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| Accesso online: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Riassunto: | The contribution offers an overview of the history of reconstructions and their use, with a representative selection of formats and their contexts, from the beginnings in the early 19th century to the present. The polychromy of ancient architecture is dealt with only to a limited degree.The point of departure is a perceived need of establishing an informed and critical discussion of the whys and wherefores of reconstructions. On the background of the investigative technologies which have been developed with unprecedented rapidity, a methodological protocol allowing cross-checks of data is recommended. |
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