Authenticiteit, een geloofwaardig begrip?

Authenticity, as a concept for UNESCO World Heritage Sites, can retain its credibility if it is clearly defined within the cultural context of each site. The study examines two Dutch Modern Movement landmarks—the Rietveld Schröder House (1924) and the Van Nelle Factory (1925–1931)—to assess whether the broadening interpretation of 'design authenticity' risks rendering the term arbitrary. While both sites emphasize design authenticity, the analysis suggests that authenticity remains a meaningful quality when grounded in specific cultural frameworks. This aligns with UNESCO’s requirement for 'Outstanding Universal Values,' integrality, and authenticity in World Heritage criteria.

Van Thoor, M.-T. (2020). Authenticiteit, een geloofwaardig begrip? Bulletin KNOB, 51–56. https://doi.org/10.48003/knob.119.2020.4.705