Ethical problems of restoration and expert activities

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to highlight the ethical problems and requirements for the restoration of historical and cultural monuments in the practical work of a museum restorer, to identify scientific and methodological issues in the preservation of works of museum value, to determine the need for a theoretical analysis of international codes for the restoration, conservation, and examination of monuments. The methodology is based on the historical-comparative method; the method of art history analysis for the processing of historical, cultural, scientific literature. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the theoretical substantiation of the conclusions regarding the limits of permissible restoration intervention. Conclusions. Scientific restoration is inextricably linked with a comprehensive study of works of art, the conditions of its existence in a cultural and historical context. The discrepancy in the definition of the concept of «restoration» provides a more accurate formulation and pays attention to the tasks and methods of restoration. The development of international codes of ethics, domestic laws in the context of the study of terms such as «restoration», «conservation», «expertise» shows that all regulatory documents emphasize the special role of the restorer, who must constantly improve his professional skills.