restaurointihistorian
Restaurointihistorian, or the history of restoration, is a field of study that examines the evolution of approaches, techniques, and philosophies concerning the preservation and repair of historical artifacts, buildings, and artworks. It traces how societies have viewed and interacted with their past material culture over time, from early interventions driven by aesthetic preferences or functional needs to the more scientifically informed and ethically grounded methods of today.
Early forms of restoration often involved significant reconstruction or even replacement of damaged elements, with a
In contrast, John Ruskin championed a philosophy of minimal intervention, arguing that decay was a part of