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Conservation ethics and anaesthesia.

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  • 1Sir John Cass Department of Art, Media and Design, London Metropolitan University, London, UK. ivanhoughton@doctors.org.uk

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|September 13, 2003
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Museum conservators prioritize preserving objects as they are, avoiding restoration to a

Area of Science:

  • Museum Conservation
  • Art Restoration
  • Material Science

Background:

  • Museum objects often lose utilitarian function, becoming artifacts for study and inspiration.
  • Materials like rubber and plastics are inherently prone to degradation.
  • Conservation interventions can involve critical interpretation and potential loss of original detail.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the evolving attitudes of conservators towards restoration.
  • To explore the principles guiding conservation and restoration practices.
  • To emphasize the importance of respecting an object's physical, historical, and aesthetic integrity.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of current conservation philosophies.
  • Analysis of restoration's impact on object integrity.

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  • Consideration of aesthetic and historical factors in decision-making.

    • Main Results:

    • Restoration aims to preserve rather than return objects to an 'as new' state.
    • Interventions like reshaping or repair can be justified but must respect object history.
    • Conservation serves museum functions: information, evidence, enlightenment, and entertainment.

    Conclusions:

    • Conservators must balance preservation with the object's historical and aesthetic integrity.
    • Restoration should not erase an object's past or its interpretive value.
    • Conservation is a means to an end, supporting the museum's educational and cultural mission.