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Verkörpern, Verwandeln und Autorisieren mittels Spolien

Spoils – intentionally reused architectural fragments – refer to something that no longer exists and re-present it materially. As a former part of the absent, they refer back to their original objects in their new context. They embody abstract concepts, authorization and authentication. In the examples presented, different ways of referring to the original monuments are discussed, ranging from formal references to excessive embodiment and complete loss of shape.