The Legacy of Alois Riegl: Material Authenticity of the Monument in the Digital Age

Abstract The Austrian art historian Alois Riegl (1858–1905) revolutionised the European concept of the monument and paved the way towards the codification of the historicity of artefacts at the international level. Today, conservation work and relevant terminology still build upon the principles fir...

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Main Author: Alexandra Harrer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-06-01
Series:Built Heritage
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/BF03545661