Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. [culture and related concepts]
5. culture-related concepts
6. value (culture-related concept)

Anotations

Scope note:

A theoretical tenet for conserving cultural heritage. The theory maintains that what is old acquires a value of its own due to age, therefore the signs of age, such as patina, should be retained and not corrected or hidden. Based on the philosophy of Viennese art historian Alois Riegl (1858-1905).