Pompeii/Herculaneum: reconstruction/preservation - changing methods/cont

Question 1

pre 19th century approach:

Answer 1

excavation were to loot, no documentation

Question 2

early 19th century approach: eg

Answer 2

1730s Alcubierre:
treasure hunting

Karl Weber: more systematic approach

Question 3

Fiorelli cont:

Answer 3

1860s POMPEII classified location of sources, numbering system

• top down approach vs digging tunnel
• focus on overall history vs treasure COOLEY
• plaster casts
• left objects where they were

Question 4

Amedeo Maiuri:

Answer 4

1920s -> HERC
used strati-graphic sequence, fast excavations not well documented, unprotected fro underfunding, reconstruction HOWEVER wrong materials caused concrete cancer

commented on conservation

Question 5

when was about preservation/conservation:

Answer 5

1977- Zevi, stopped all excavation

Question 6

Spinnazola:

Answer 6

1910-20s
more interested in town planning than possible extraordianry possibilities ETIENNE,
- systematic up down method
- whole of Via del’Abbodanza, only street scape, cause collapse due to excess weight 2010 building collapsed
- document with photos
- reconstruction windows, balconies, roofs