Anatomia di un restauro. Il ruolo della diagnostica non distruttiva per la conservazione del patrimonio

Abstract

Even today, theoretical inquiry remains central to restoration practice. It is only through a solid critical awareness that one can effectively approach both diagnostic processes and the interpretation of their outcomes. The text calls for a thoughtful reassessment of the role that theory and humanistic culture ought to play in the field of restoration – particularly in our time, when the appeal of technological advancement and the proliferation of diagnostic tools risk overshadowing these foundational dimensions. The preservation of cultural heritage rests, first and foremost, on the ability to discern its intrinsic values and to make informed decisions about their transmission to future generations – prior to, and in support of, identifying the technical solutions that must ultimately shape any restoration project.