The Artist’s Intent and the Paradox of Art Restoration

Bart Devolder will discuss the role a conservator plays in the life of an artwork. What does it mean to respect the artist’s original intention during a restoration treatment and can we even know what those intentions were? Using several case studies Devolder will illustrate that restoring a work of art to its former glory is not always straightforward. 

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