Insights for the endorsement of a holistic approach for public sculpture research

Patricia Moreira; Eduarda Vieira; José G. Abreu

doi:10.48619/cap.v2i2.299

Patricia Moreira Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CITAR – Centro de Investigação em Ciência e Tecnologia das Artes, Escola das Artes, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
Eduarda Vieira Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF – Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina – Laboratório Associado, Escola Supe-rior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
José G. Abreu Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CITAR – Centro de Investigação em Ciência e Tecnologia das Artes, Escola das Artes, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal

DOI: https://doi.org/10.48619/cap.v2i2.299

Keywords: preventive conservation, art conservation, interdisciplinary, sustainability, green conservation, public art

Abstract

This article reflects on the holistic approach for public sculpture research within the BIONANOSCULP project, focusing on the reasons behind the project development, its objectives, selected achievements and future outcomes. Focusing on one of the seven selected sculptures that were studied within the project, “Afonso de Albuquerque”, the reasons behind the selection of these public art works, their historical study, a critical assessment of their significance and conservation status are discussed. A brief description of the most significant analytical innovations of the project and insight on the future of sustainable conservation is presented.