Ethics and aesthetics in conservation

Warren, John (1994) Ethics and aesthetics in conservation. ICOMOS Scientific Journal, 3 . pp. 15-19. ISSN (ISBN) 955-613-054-3 [Article]

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Abstract (in English)

John Warren in "Ethics and Aesthetics in Conservation" gets to the heart of the matter when he warns of the difficulties which lie in the temptation to pursue aesthetic objectives at the expense of integrity. Ethics involve responsible behaviour and a sense of responsibility in holding past creations in trust for future generations. One can have an ethical principle ameliorated by aesthetic considerations just as one can have an aesthetically driven conclusion taking an ethical overtone. In the end, for the conservator it is a matter of judgement, not only ethically and aesthetically, but practically in terms of what is achievable and socially right.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Authors Email Warren, John UNSPECIFIED
Languages:	English
Keywords:	philosophy of conservation; ethics; integrity; reversibility
Subjects:	A. THEORETICAL AND GENERAL ASPECTS > 09. Philosophy of conservation E.CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 02. Theory and doctrinal texts
National Committee:	ICOMOS International
ICOMOS Special Collection:	ICOMOS Scientific Journal (1993-1999)
ICOMOS Special Collection Volume:	3
Volume:	3
ISSN:	(ISBN) 955-613-054-3
Depositing User:	ICOMOS DocCentre
Date Deposited:	17 Apr 2023 15:49
Last Modified:	17 Apr 2023 15:49
URI:	https://openarchive.icomos.org/id/eprint/2844

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