Fotografia e restauro architettonico. (Photography and architectural restauration)

Already in the second half of the 19th century, architects and artists became
aware of the possible uses of the new photographic techniques in restoring
antique buildings and frescos. The photograph served as a document enabling the
restorer to adjust the process during his work. On the other hand, photographs
were also used to make architectural copies, to re-create the originals. False
copies still characterise the imaginary history of Bologna, for example, where
photographs detailing gothic grammar were employed and whole new buildings were
""authentically restored''. (Italian)