Theory
Riegl's value-system for monuments
Explore in the Atlas →Typology distinguishing commemorative values (intentional commemorative, historical, age-value/Alterswert) from present-day values (use, art, newness); foundational text of values-based conservation.
Heritage Time Memory
Details
- Introduced
- 1903
Connections
- influenced Cultural significance (Burra Charter)
Referenced by
- Der moderne Denkmalkultus articulates
- Alois Riegl proposed
Sources
- Riegl, A. Der moderne Denkmalkultus. Braumüller, 1903.
- Lamprakos, M. Riegl's 'Modern Cult of Monuments' and the Problem of Value. 2014.
Cite this entry
First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026
CLAD. "Riegl's value-system for monuments." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theory/riegl-value-system/. Accessed July 17, 2026.