Jim,
One of the most interesting discussions I've seen lately on authenticity
(including the later two approaches) is the book "Conservation of Historic
Timber Structures: An Ecological Approach" by Knut Einar Larsen & Nils Marstein.
Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford. 2000. Much discussion of the Venice and Nara
Charters, and traditional crafts as cultural heritage.
Lisa
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Subject: Re: Authenticity
Author: JRhodes <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 02/12/2001 9:41 AM
>. . .informal roundtable discussion of Authenticity...as
>prototype (surviving original fabric)...of technique (exacting
>replacement in-kind)...in spirit of design (replacement honoring the
>character of the original). I have heard others do so, but I
>personally have a problem calling the latter two "authentic", as
>compelling as the solution may be in certain instances.