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3. Catering
3.1 Conservation-restoration ethics
Archaeological artefacts are, in the most common sense, objects found in excavations. They act as historical documents, suggesting history, man's past and a subjective vision of these aspects, which raises the issue of authenticity. The choice of conservation interventions modifies the object, its understanding and perception, but also its materiality.
The notion of conservation-restoration has evolved considerably over time. Previously, the difference between repair and restoration did not exist. The first rules appeared in the 18th century. In the 19th century, with E. Viollet Le Duc, J. Ruskin, A. Riegl, numerous debates took place, especially on the degree of restitution possible and the notion of authenticity. In the...
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Difficulties encountered when restoring archaeological timbers
Bibliography
Websites
Site Epaves Lyon Saint-Georges : http://archeofluviale.e-monsite.com/pages/la-navigation/operation- lyon-saint-georges-4/
ARC-Nucléart website : http://www.arc-nucleart.fr
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Events
Triennial Conference of the Working Group on Wet Organic Archaeological Materials of the ICOM (International Council of Museums) Conservation Committee ICOM-CC-WOAM http://www.icom-cc.org/42/working-groups/wet-organic-archaelogical- materials/
Standards and norms
- Conservation du patrimoine culturel. Lignes directrices pour la gestion du bois gorgé d'eau sur les sites terrestres présentant un intérêt archéologique. - NF EN 16873 - 12-16
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