Continuità fragile: nodi conservativi per le ricostruzioni novecentesche del Corridoio Vasariano / Fragile continuity: conservation issues in the 20th century restoration of the Vasari Corridor

Abstract

The Vasari Corridor underwent significant interventions over the course of the 20th century, often prompted by historical or technical urgencies. The most recent restoration projects have focused on a reflection around the “restoration of previous restorations,” critically addressing 20th-century modifications, such as the false ceiling that was removed and reinstated, the post-war reconstruction of the arch over Via de’ Bardi, and the 19th-century openings. This article analyzes these interventions in light of archival sources, surveys, and structural investigations, offering a stratigraphic reading of the structure. The approach adopted is based on the principles of compatibility and historical memory, restoring the Corridor’s symbolic and museological function. As such, the case becomes a paradigm of critical restoration applied to a complex work, suspended between historical stratification and new conservation needs.