ABSTRACT

The historical imitative crafts discussed in this study, such as scagliola, Coade stone, marbling and graining, were unique and original; their use was promoted and articulated between the end of the sixteenth and the nineteenth century. The conservation of imitative crafts may be compromised without a nuanced and specific approach. Conserving inventions of the past presents unique challenges since the mechanism of deterioration of artificial and natural materials intrinsically differ; the decay of natural stone or marble is different from that of scagliola. Current decision-making often aimed at increasing authenticity through retaining the ageing quality of the original fabric, may paradoxically devaluate the heritage significance if the original imitative intentions are not followed. This work aims to set a theoretical foundation upon which a code of practice could be developed to prevent further cultural heritage loss. The fundamental difference between artificial materials and imitative surfaces should inform guidelines for conservation policy. The skills of imitative crafts should be protected to retain their cultural significance.

摘要

本研究中讨论的历史仿制工艺，如人造石、科德石、大理石花纹和纹理，都是独特而原始的；它们的使用在 16 世纪末和 19 世纪之间得到推广和阐明。如果没有细致入微的具体方法，仿制工艺品的保护可能会受到影响。保护过去的发明提出了独特的挑战，因为人造材料和天然材料的劣化机制本质上不同；天然石材或大理石的腐烂与人造石不同。当前的决策通常旨在通过保留原始织物的老化质量来提高真实性，如果不遵循最初的模仿意图，可能会自相矛盾地贬低遗产的重要性。这项工作旨在建立一个理论基础，在此基础上可以制定实践守则以防止进一步的文化遗产流失。人造材料和仿制表面之间的根本区别应该为保护政策提供指导方针。应保护仿制工艺的技艺，以保留其文化意义。