Title: The Debate on Art Restoration: Examining the Case of Leonardo da Vinci’s St. John the Baptist Introduction The restoration of artworks has been a controversial topic among historians for decades. On one hand, restoration can help preserve the physical

Consider the debate among historians about art restoration. For example, in 2016 the Louvre Museum made the decision to restore Leonardo da Vinci’s St. John the Baptist. This sparked a debate regarding the altering of the image and artist intent. In this discussion students should consider the positions of the historians and decide should the artwork undergo restoration. Be specific in your reasons as you detail what the restoration would imply (the removal of glazing or varnish) and how it might impact (or if it will not) the artist work. Compare and contrast the results from the Da Vinci restoration.
Did the restoration alter the artist’s work?
How did the removal of the varnish change the work?
Or was the varnish altering the artist’s work? How so?
Does it change the way we experience the work? Or the content/meaning of the work?
Requirements:
Your original post answers should appear in paragraph format with a minimum of 500 words.