Zprávy památkové péče 2024, 84(4):562-564 | DOI: 10.56112/zpp.2024.4.09
Frsco painting and the problem od (re)construction of artistic values
- Ústav dějin umění AV ČR
Art historical interpretation seeks a strategy that helps to explain a work in some broader historical, cultural, social or other more general context. However, this interpretation only takes into account certain aspects of works of art. Art historians typically focus on iconography, stylistic aspects, and the cultural, historical, and social context of the artworks‘ creation. However, they often overlook their technical and technological specificities and authentic structure, even though suitable tools for interpretation can be found in contemporary literature, among other sources, as we show with the example of Baroque wall paintings. The overriding of cultural values in art historical work may then be behind the widespread tendency to add new additions to and complete the pictorial compositions of works of art at the expense of their authentic artistic qualities, which cannot be restored in the event of significant damage or loss.
Keywords: art historical interpretation; artistic values; fresco painting technology
Published: June 19, 2025 Show citation
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