Conservation and Ethics

Why Some Sculptures Are Incomplete

- War and revolution damage - Religious iconoclasm - Removed from original contexts - Natural deterioration - Sometimes intentionally unfinished

Restoration Debates

- How much to restore? - Modern additions marked - Cleaning controversies - Digital restoration alternatives - Preserving historical damage

Cultural Property Issues

- Many sculptures displaced from origins - Ongoing repatriation discussions - Collaborative approaches developing - Context loss acknowledged - Educational responsibilities