For
It preserves lost history and culture.
Against
It creates copies that lack authenticity.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Reconstruction is deeply respectful because it aims to honor the original composition.”
“Reconstruction is not destructive but preservative, like restoring an ancient manuscript while respecting living copies.”
“A big part of art authentication is the material, so photographs of lost works would not be very effective.”
“Any reproduction is purely decorative; art collecting is about original works, not pure reproductions.”