The Conservation Of Cultural Property

Author : R Layton,P Stone,J Thomas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134604982

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Destruction and Conservation of Cultural Property by R Layton,P Stone,J Thomas Pdf

In 1991 the mosque at Ayodhya in India was demolished by Hindu fundamentalists who claim that it stood on the birthplace of a legendary Hindu hero. During recent conflicts in former Yugoslavia, ethnic groups destroyed mosques and churches to eliminate evidence of long-term settlement by other communities. Over successive centuries, however, a single building in Cordoba functioned as a mosque, a church and a synagogue. The Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace in Split is occupied today by shops and residential apartments. What circumstances have lead to the survival and reinterpretation of some monuments, but the destruction of others? This work asks whether the idea of world heritage is an essential mechanism for the protection of the world's cultural and natural heritage, or whether it subjugates a diversity of cultural traditions to specifically Western ideas. How far is it acceptable for one group of people to comment upon, or intercede in, the way in which another community treats the remains which it claims as its own? What are the responsibilities of multinational corporations and non-governmental organisations operating in the Developing World? Who actually owns the past: the landowner, indigenous people, the State or humankind?

Author : Hanna M. Szczepanowska
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780415674744

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Conservation of Cultural Heritage by Hanna M. Szczepanowska Pdf

Conservation of Cultural Heritage covers the methods and practices needed for future museum professionals who will be working in various capacities with museum collections and artifacts. It also assists current professionals in understanding the complex decision making processes that faces conservators on a daily basis. Covering a broad range of topics that are key to sound conservation in the museum, this volume is an important tool for students and professional alike in ensuring that best practice is followed in the preservation of important collections.

Author : Unesco
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Cultural property
ISBN : OCLC:37499414

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The Conservation of Cultural Property by Unesco Pdf

Author : Nicholas Price,M. Kirby Talley,Alessandra Melucco Vaccaro
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-23
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781606065273

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Historical and Philosophical Issues in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage by Nicholas Price,M. Kirby Talley,Alessandra Melucco Vaccaro Pdf

This volume is the first comprehensive collection of texts on the conservation of art and architecture to be published in the English language. Designed for students of art history as well as conservation, the book consists of forty-six texts, some never before translated into English and many originally published only in obscure or foreign journals. The thirty major art historians and scholars represented raise questions such as when to restore, what to preserve, and how to maintain aesthetic character. Excerpts have been selected from the following books and essays: John Ruskin, The Seven Lamps of Architecture; Bernard Berenson, Aesthetics and History in the Visual Arts; Clive Bell, The Aesthetic Hypothesis; Cesare Brandi, Theory of Restoration; Kenneth Clark, Looking at Pictures; Erwin Panofsky, The History of Art as a Humanistic Discipline; E. H. Gombrich, Art and Illusion; Marie Cl. Berducou, The Conservation of Archaeology; and Paul Philippot, Restoration from the Perspective of the Social Sciences. The fully illustrated book also contains an annotated bibliography and an index.

Author : Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1420709761

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Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property by Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property Pdf

Author : R Layton,P Stone,J Thomas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134604975

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Destruction and Conservation of Cultural Property by R Layton,P Stone,J Thomas Pdf

In 1991 the mosque at Ayodhya in India was demolished by Hindu fundamentalists who claim that it stood on the birthplace of a legendary Hindu hero. During recent conflicts in former Yugoslavia, ethnic groups destroyed mosques and churches to eliminate evidence of long-term settlement by other communities. Over successive centuries, however, a single building in Cordoba functioned as a mosque, a church and a synagogue. The Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace in Split is occupied today by shops and residential apartments. What circumstances have lead to the survival and reinterpretation of some monuments, but the destruction of others? This work asks whether the idea of world heritage is an essential mechanism for the protection of the world's cultural and natural heritage, or whether it subjugates a diversity of cultural traditions to specifically Western ideas. How far is it acceptable for one group of people to comment upon, or intercede in, the way in which another community treats the remains which it claims as its own? What are the responsibilities of multinational corporations and non-governmental organisations operating in the Developing World? Who actually owns the past: the landowner, indigenous people, the State or humankind?

Author : Miriam Clavir
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780774852500

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Preserving What Is Valued by Miriam Clavir Pdf

Preserving What Is Valued explores the concept of preserving heritage. It presents the conservation profession's code of ethics and discusses four significant contexts embedded in museum conservation practice: science, professionalization, museum practice, and the relationship between museums and First Nations peoples. Museum practice regarding handling and preservation of objects has been largely taken as a given, and it can be difficult to see how these activities are politicized. Clavir argues that museum practices are historically grounded and represent values that are not necessarily held by the originators of the objects. She first focuses on conservation and explains the principles and methods conservators practise. She then discusses First Nations people's perspectives on preservation, quoting extensively from interviews done throughout British Columbia, and comparing the British Columbia situation with that in New Zealand. In the face of cultural repatriation issues, museums are attempting to become more culturally sensitive to the original owners of objects, forming new understandings of the "right ways" of storage and handling of materials. Miriam Clavir's work is important for museum professionals, conservators, those working with First Nations collections in auction houses and galleries, as well as students of sociology and anthropology.

Author : D. E. N. Boer PETERS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1787359220

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Heritage Conservation and Social Engagement by D. E. N. Boer PETERS Pdf

Author : Thomas J. K. Strang,Rika Kigawa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Buildings
ISBN : 0660198991

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Combatting Pests of Cultural Property by Thomas J. K. Strang,Rika Kigawa Pdf

Author : Vicki Richards,Jennifer McKinnon
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Cultural property
ISBN : 9781427644367

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Public, Professionals and Preservation by Vicki Richards,Jennifer McKinnon Pdf

Author : Alison Richmond,Alison Bracker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-15
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781136441684

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Conservation by Alison Richmond,Alison Bracker Pdf

'Conservation: Principles, Dilemmas, and Uncomfortable Truths' presents multi-perspective critical analyses of the ethics and principles that guide the conservation of works of art and design, archaeological artefacts, buildings, monuments, and heritage sites on behalf of society. Contributors from the fields of philosophy, sociology, history, art and design history, museology, conservation, architecture, and planning and public policy address a wide range of conservation principles, practices, and theories from the US, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, encouraging the reader to make comparisons across subjects and disciplines. By wrestling with and offering ways of disentangling the ethical dilemmas confronting those who maintain and sustain cultural heritage for today and tomorrow, 'Conservation: Principles, Dilemmas, and Uncomfortable Truths' provides an essential reference text for conservation professionals, museum and heritage professionals, art and cultural historians, lecturers and students, and all others invested in cultural heritage theories and practices. Alison Richmond, as a Senior Conservator in the Victoria and Albert Museum and Deputy Head of the Conservation Department at the Royal College of Art, maintains teaching and research roles in conservation theory, principles and ethics, and has developed decision-making tools for conservators. She is an Accredited Conservator-Restorer (ACR), a Fellow of the International Institute for Conservation (FIIC), and a Trustee of the UK’s Institute of Conservation (Icon) since 2005. Alison Bracker received her PhD in the History of Art from the University of Leeds, and manages the Events & Lectures programme at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. As co-founder of Bracker Fiske Consultants, she advises on the presentation, description, documentation, and care of artworks comprising modern media, and lectures and publishes widely on the theoretical and practical issues arising from the conservation of non-traditional and impermanent materials in contemporary works of art.

Author : International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and the Restoration of Cultural Property
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Art objects
ISBN : LCCN:80143891

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International Index on Training in Conservation of Cultural Property by International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and the Restoration of Cultural Property Pdf

Author : Craig Forrest
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-06
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781135224509

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International Law and the Protection of Cultural Heritage by Craig Forrest Pdf

The world’s cultural heritage is under threat from war, illicit trafficking, social and economic upheaval, unregulated excavation and neglect. Over a period of almost fifty years, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has adopted five international conventions that attempt to protect this cultural heritage. This book comprehensively and critically considers these five UNESCO cultural heritage conventions. The book looks at the conventions in the context of recent events that have exposed the dangers faced by cultural heritage, including the destruction of cultural heritage sites in Iraq and the looting of the Baghdad museum, the destruction the Buddhas of Bamiyan in Afghanistan, the salvage of artefacts from the RMS Titanic and the illicit excavation and trade in Chinese, Peruvian and Italian archaeological objects. As the only existing work to consider all five of the cultural heritage conventions adopted by UNESCO, the book acts as an introduction to this growing area of international law. However, the book does not merely describe the conventional principles and rules, but, critically evaluates the extent to which these international law principles and rules provide an effective and coherent international law framework for the protection of cultural heritage. It is suitable not only for those schooled in the law, but also for those who work with cultural heritage in all its manifestations seeking a broad but critical consideration of this important area of international law.

Author : Robin Letellier,Rand Eppich
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1458 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317742937

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Recording, Documentation and Information Management for the Conservation of Heritage Places by Robin Letellier,Rand Eppich Pdf

This two volume guide provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles and guidelines for documenting cultural heritage places. It seeks to aid heritage managers and decision makers in understanding their roles and responsibilities inn this essential activity. Volume 1 (Guiding Principles) explains why heritage managers must make sure that heritage information fully integrated into all research, investigation and conservation activities. Through the discussion of basic principles, benefits and new approaches, it assists those in charge of preserving immovable cultural heritage by bringing current heritage information practices to a new level. By recording we create a reference for evaluating change and add to the understanding of a site. By documenting we guarantee that information is systematically collected and preserved for future use. By managing the information we make it available and provide a basis for sharing our knowledge and understanding. Volume 2 presents illustrated examples from around the world. Good documentation of a site allows for better understanding of the site's value. Recognizing value and significance is often the first step toward a site's eventual conservation. The information obtained through the documentation process allows conservation professionals to record current conditions, consider appropriate conservation options, plan interventions, apply treatments, and finally, measure the results of their efforts. Documentation can be a tool in resolving a conservation issue. This volume presents several illustration examples from around the world, in various stages of conservation.

Author : Harold Kalman,Marcus R. Létourneau
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 629 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-29
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780429776748

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Heritage Planning by Harold Kalman,Marcus R. Létourneau Pdf

This new and substantially revised edition of Heritage Planning: Principles and Process offers an extensive overview of the burgeoning fields of heritage planning and conservation. Positioning professional practice within its broader applied and theoretical contexts, the authors provide a firm foundation for understanding the principles, history, evolution, debates, and tools that inform heritage planning, while also demonstrating how to effectively enact these processes. Few published works focus on the practice of heritage planning. The first edition of this book was developed to fill this gap, and this second edition builds upon it. The book has been expanded in scope to incorporate new research and approaches, as well as a wide range of international case studies. New themes reflect the emerging recognition that sustainability, climate resilience, human rights, social justice, and reconciliation are fundamental to the future of planning. Heritage Planning is indispensable reading, not only for professionals who transform the built environment, but for anyone who wants to understand the ideas and practices of heritage planning and conservation. For the benefit of student readers, twelve chapters—designed to accommodate the academic semester—are augmented with concise summaries, key terms and definitions, questions, and learning objectives.