The Restoration Notebooks 2024 (XIII)

Abstract

The theme of the thirteenth issue of The Restoration Notebooks, “The Monument as a Whole”, is closely connected to the activities of Art Conservation Support (ACS) and to the cultural projects developed by the association. It reflects an ongoing commitment to promoting an integrated understanding of cultural heritage, based on the principle that monuments should not be approached in a fragmented manner. Even when interventions target specific components or areas, they must be conceived in relation to the monument as a whole, taking into account not only aesthetic coherence, but also material compatibility and the impact on the preservation of original fabric.

In this context, the issue highlights the importance of collaboration among specialists and of interdisciplinary approaches, both essential for the development of appropriate and sustainable conservation strategies. The discussion extends beyond the visual dimension of restoration to include technical and methodological aspects, emphasizing the interdependence between the structural and artistic components of heritage buildings.

The 2024 edition brings together 15 articles authored by 20 specialists in the field of cultural heritage conservation, covering a wide range of topics, from theoretical reflections to case studies and applied interventions. Through this diversity of contributions, the journal supports the dissemination of knowledge and facilitates professional exchange, thereby contributing to the advancement of conservation practices and to a broader understanding of tangible cultural heritage.

Table of contents

• The Ensemble of the Lutheran Church in Rupea. Conservation and Restoration Interventions, Alexandru Ioan Nichifor, Kiss Lóránd, Mihály Ferenc, Zoltán Árpád Kiss

• Wooden Furniture of the Lutheran (Augsburg Confession) Church in Rupea, Ferenc Mihály, Erzsébet Szász

• The Romanian Bank. Hidden Data, Uncovered Stories, Petru Mortu

• The Monument in Urban Context: The Impact of Contemporary Interventions on the Architectural Heritage of Protected Built Areas in Bucharest, Raluca-Maria Trifa

• The Kenezial Religious Foundation of Cândea Family in the Land of Mărginimea Sibiului, Andreea Petra Brezan

• Restoration of Lithic Components at the Lutheran Church in Bod. The Recovery of a Unique Medieval Portal, Dumitru Augustin Dumitrescu

• Conservation and Restoration of “Princess Bălaşa” Public Monument, Valentin Ștefan, Tatiana Ciortea

• A Tool for Research, Inventory, and Analysis of Historic Gardens. Case Study: Kiseleff Garden in Bucharest, Alexandru Mexi

• The Solubilization Process in the Context of the Cleaning Intervention, Ioan Darida

• 3D Scanning between Architecture and Artistic Components in the Contexts of Research and Irregular-volume Rendering, Bogdan Gabriel Dobrișan

• Madonna del Rosario: Case Study. History, Representations, and Restoration Methodology, Maria-Valentina Dudu

• Pages from the Chronicle of a Failed Restoration: II. The Repainting of the (Post-)Byzantine Frescoes in the Sanctuary of the Medieval Church in Suseni-Colţ, Hunedoara County, Dragoş Gh. Năstăsoiu

• The Footprints of the Extractive Industry Left by the Oravița–Anina Railway (Mountainous Banat), Diana-Elisa Dumescu

• Dragoș Coman’s Inscription at Arbore, Bogdan Bratu, Gheorghiță Dănilă

• Wooden Church in Vechea: Case Study on the Current State of Conservation, Vasilica Cristina Nicula (Monahia Epiharia)