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Book Cesare Brandi and the Development of Modern Conservation Theory

Download or read book Cesare Brandi and the Development of Modern Conservation Theory written by Giuseppe Basile and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Theory of Restoration

Download or read book Theory of Restoration written by Cesare Brandi and published by Nardini. This book was released on 2005 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Historical and Philosophical Issues in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Download or read book Historical and Philosophical Issues in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage written by Nicholas Price and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2016-09-23 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Book Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage in Kenya

Download or read book Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage in Kenya written by Anne-Marie Deisser and published by UCL Press. This book was released on 2016-10-07 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Kenya, cultural and natural heritage has a particular value. Its pre-historic heritage not only tells the story of man's origin and evolution but has also contributed to the understanding of the earth's history: fossils and artefacts spanning over 27 million years have been discovered and conserved by the National Museums of Kenya (NMK). Alongside this, the steady rise in the market value of African art has also affected Kenya. Demand for African tribal art has surpassed that for antiquities of Roman, Byzantine, and Egyptian origin, and in African countries currently experiencing conflicts, this activity invariably attracts looters, traffickers and criminal networks. This book brings together essays by heritage experts from different backgrounds, including conservation, heritage management, museum studies, archaeology, environment and social sciences, architecture and landscape, geography, philosophy and economics to explore three key themes: the underlying ethics, practices and legal issues of heritage conservation; the exploration of architectural and urban heritage of Nairobi; and the natural heritage, landscapes and sacred sites in relation to local Kenyan communities and tourism. It thus provides an overview of conservation practices in Kenya from 2000 to 2015 and highlights the role of natural and cultural heritage as a key factor of social-economic development, and as a potential instrument for conflict resolution

Book Contemporary Theory of Conservation

Download or read book Contemporary Theory of Conservation written by Salvador Munoz-Vinas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-23 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classical theories of conservation are well known in the heritage community, but in the last two decades thinking has shifted, and classical theory has faced increasing criticism. Contemporary Theory of Conservation brings together current ideas in conservation theory, presenting a structured, coherent analysis of the subject for the first time. This engaging and readable text is split into 3 parts. The first, Fundamentals of conservation, addresses the identity of conservation itself, and problems arising when classical conservation theories are applied. The second part, Questioning classical theories, delves deeper into the criticism of classical ideas such as reversibility. This leads on to the creation of new paradigms such as sustainability, which are covered in the final part of the book, Conservation ethics.

Book History of Architectural Conservation

Download or read book History of Architectural Conservation written by Jukka Jokilehto and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-06-07 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A History of Architectural Conservation expands knowledge about the conservation of ancient monuments, works of art and historic buildings. It includes the origins of the interest in conservation within the European context, and the development of the concepts from Antiquity and the Renaissance to the present day. Jokilehto illustrates how this development has influenced international collaboration in the protection and conservation of cultural heritage, and how it has formed the principal concepts and approach to conservation and restoration in today's multi-cultural society. This book is based on archival research of original documents and the study of key restoration examples in countries that have influenced the international conservation movement. Accessible and of great interest to students and the general public it includes conservation trends in Europe, the USA, India, Iran and Japan.

Book Millard Meiss  American Art History  and Conservation

Download or read book Millard Meiss American Art History and Conservation written by Jennifer Cooke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A member of the art history generation from the golden age of the 1920s and 1930s, Millard Meiss (1904–1975) developed a new and multi-faceted methodological approach. This book lays the foundation for a reassessment of this key figure in post-war American and international art history. The book analyses his work alongside that of contemporary art historians, considering both those who influenced him and those who were receptive to his research. Jennifer Cooke uses extensive archival material to give Meiss the critical consideration that his extensive and important art historical, restoration and conservation work deserves. This book will be of interest to scholars in art history, historiography and heritage management and conservation.

Book Theory and Practice in the Conservation of Modern and Contemporary Art

Download or read book Theory and Practice in the Conservation of Modern and Contemporary Art written by Ursula Schädler-Saub and published by Archetype Publications. This book was released on 2010 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The papers in this volume ... confront the theoretical foundation and the ethical and aesthetical principles of the conservation of modern and contemporary art, testing the limits and possibilities of the development of established positions and seeking new challenges. The authors tackle the crucial question-- whether there should be specific theoretical, ethical and aesthetical guidelines for the conservation and restoration of modern and contemporary art-- by starting from important historical theories and seeing how these might be adapted to meet the demands of contemporary society in dealing with modern artworks and all the multiform cultural manifestations of today"--Page 4 of cover.

Book The Structural Conservation of Panel Paintings

Download or read book The Structural Conservation of Panel Paintings written by Kathleen Dardes and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1998-10-29 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents the proceedings of an international symposium organized by the Getty Conservation Institute and the J. Paul Getty Museum. The first conference of its kind in twenty years, the symposium assembled an international group of conservators of painted panels, and gave them the opportunity to discuss their philosophies and share their work methods. Illustrated in color throughout, this volume presents thirty-one papers grouped into four topic areas: Wood Science and Technology, History of Panel-Manufacturing Techniques, History of the Structural Conservation of Panel Paintings, and Current Approaches to the Structural Conservation of Panel Paintings.

Book The Future of the Bamiyan Buddha Statues

Download or read book The Future of the Bamiyan Buddha Statues written by Masanori Nagaoka and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Open Access book explores heritage conservation ethics of post conflict and provides an important historical record of the possible reconstruction of the Bamiyan Buddha statues, which was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in Danger in 2003 as “Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley”. With the condition that most surface of the original fragments of the Buddha statues were lost due to acts of deliberate destruction, this publication explores a reference point for conservation practitioners and policy makers around the world as they consider how to respond to on-going acts of destruction of cultural heritage. Whilst there has been an emerging debate to the ethics and nature of heritage reconstruction, this volume provides a plethora of ideas and approaches concerning the future treatment of the Bamiyan Buddha statues. It also addresses a number of fundamental questions on potential heritage reconstruction: how it will be done; who will decide; and what it should be done for. Moreover when it comes to the inscribed World Heritage properties, how can reconstructed heritage using non-original materials be considered to retain authenticity? With a view to serving as a precedent for potential decisions taken elsewhere in the world for cultural properties impacted by acts of violence and destruction, this volume introduces academic researches, experiences and observations of heritage conservation theory and practice of heritage reconstruction. It also addresses the issue not merely from the point of a material conservation philosophy but within the context of holistic strategies for the protection of human rights and promotion of peace building.

Book Changing Heritage

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  • Author : Francesco Bandarin
  • Publisher : Taylor & Francis
  • Release : 2024-04-09
  • ISBN : 1040016529
  • Pages : 359 pages

Download or read book Changing Heritage written by Francesco Bandarin and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changing Heritage presents the most comprehensive analysis of heritage issues available today. Critically analysing the complexity of the current and forthcoming issues faced by heritage, it presents insightful directions for the future. Drawing on the author’s many years of experience working in senior positions at UNESCO, the book presents discussions of heritage sites all around the world. Today, our cultural and natural legacies face significant threats due to social and economic developments, political pressures, and unresolved historical issues. This book delves into these threats from two distinct perspectives: internal tensions and external pressures. The internal tensions include the disregard for human rights and gender equality; the increasing exploitation of heritage for political purposes; the development of post-colonial perspectives; and the necessity to reassess the established notion of "universal value." External pressures stem from global processes, unsustainable tourism, political conflicts, ethnic clashes, and religious strife that are causing destruction in numerous parts of the world. Examining the dynamics between heritage and these internal tensions and external pressures, Bandarin offers insights into the challenges faced and emphasises the imperative role of civil society in safeguarding the value of heritage for present and future generations. Changing Heritage explores a wide range of issues surrounding the crisis in heritage management on an international level. It will be essential reading for heritage scholars, students, and professionals

Book Cesare Brandi s Thought from Theory to Practice

Download or read book Cesare Brandi s Thought from Theory to Practice written by Giuseppe Basile and published by Il Prato. This book was released on 2008 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Conservation Regeneration  the Modernist Neighbourhood

Download or read book Conservation Regeneration the Modernist Neighbourhood written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 807 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Conservation of Archaeological Sites in the Mediterranean Region

Download or read book The Conservation of Archaeological Sites in the Mediterranean Region written by Marta De la Torre and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1998-02-26 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the greatest challenges faced today by those responsible for ancient cultural sites is that of maintaining the delicate balance between conserving these fragile resources and making them available to increasing numbers of visitors. Tourism, unchecked development, and changing environmental conditions threaten significant historical sites throughout the world. These issues are among the topics dealt with in this book, which reports on the proceedings of an international conference on the conservation of classical sites in the Mediterranean region, organized by the Getty Conservation Institute and the J. Paul Getty Museum. The book includes chapters discussing management issues at three sites: Piazza Armerina, Sicily; Knossos, Crete; and Ephesus, Turkey. While visiting these sites, conference participants examined how issues raised at these locales can illuminate the challenges of management and conservation faced by complex heritage sites the world over. Additional chapters discuss such topics as the management of cultural sites, the reconstruction of ancient buildings, and ways of presenting and interpreting sites for today's visitors.

Book The Challenge of Change  Dealing with the Legacy of the Modern Movement

Download or read book The Challenge of Change Dealing with the Legacy of the Modern Movement written by D. van den Heuvel and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2008-09-11 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conservation of architecture - and the conversation of Modern architecture in particular – has assumed new challenges. Rather than attempting to return a Modern building to its resumed original state, the challenge of these proceedings is to revalue the essence of the manifold manifestations of Modern architecture and redefine its meanings in a rapidly changing world of digital revolution, worldwide mobility and environmental awareness. This volume aims to provide a variety of platforms for the exchange of ideas and experience. A large, international group of architects, historians, scholars, preservationists and other parties involved in the processes of preserving, renovating and transforming Modern buildings has been invited to investigate the paradox of the Modern monument, and to reflect on the manifold dilemmas of change and continuity. The general theme is elaborated through five sub-themes. The sub-theme ‘Change and Continuity’ addresses the tensions between change and continuity from a historical-theoretical perspective. ‘Restructuring Cities and Landscapes’ focuses on the larger scale of city and landscape, while ‘Shifts in Programme and Flexibility’ draws attention to the scale of the building or building complex, and questions limits of re-use and flexibility. The fourth sub-theme deals with education and the fifth sub-theme ‘Progress, Technology and Sustainability’ considers specific issues of techniques and materials.

Book Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol 5 No  1   2021

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  • Author : Aysel Yavuz, Dr., Nihan Canbakal Ataoğlu, Dr., Habibe Acar, Dr., Dr. Usama Abd Elhameed Nassar., M.Sc. Marjan Sansen, Dr. Andrés Martínez, Dr. Philippe Devillers., Dr. Oluwafemi K. Akande., Dr. Didem Gunes Yilmaz., PhD Candidate. Burcu Ülker , Prof. Dr. Alaattin Kanoğlu, Prof. Dr. Özlem Özçevik., Ph.D. Candidate James Kanyepe, Prof. Dr. Marian Tukuta, Prof. Dr. Innocent Chirisa., Professor Dr. Maged Attia., Associate Professor Dr. Corinna Rossi, Sara Rabie., Dr. Igor Calzada.
  • Publisher : Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
  • Release : 2021-06-30
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 131 pages

Download or read book Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol 5 No 1 2021 written by Aysel Yavuz, Dr., Nihan Canbakal Ataoğlu, Dr., Habibe Acar, Dr., Dr. Usama Abd Elhameed Nassar., M.Sc. Marjan Sansen, Dr. Andrés Martínez, Dr. Philippe Devillers., Dr. Oluwafemi K. Akande., Dr. Didem Gunes Yilmaz., PhD Candidate. Burcu Ülker , Prof. Dr. Alaattin Kanoğlu, Prof. Dr. Özlem Özçevik., Ph.D. Candidate James Kanyepe, Prof. Dr. Marian Tukuta, Prof. Dr. Innocent Chirisa., Professor Dr. Maged Attia., Associate Professor Dr. Corinna Rossi, Sara Rabie., Dr. Igor Calzada. and published by Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs. This book was released on 2021-06-30 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urban Acupuncture in Large Cities: Filtering Framework to Select Sensitive Urban Spots in Riyadh for Effective Urban Renewal Dr. Usama Abd Elhameed Nassar 1-18 HTML PDF XML Mediterranean Morphologies in Hot Summer Conditions: Learning from France’s “Glorious Thirty” Holiday Housing M.Sc. Marjan Sansen, Dr. Andrés Martínez, Dr. Philippe Devillers 19-34 PDF HTML XML Urbanization, Housing Quality and Health: Towards a Redirection for Housing Provision in Nigeria Dr. Oluwafemi K. Akande 35-46 PDF HTML XML Model Cities for Resilience: Climate-led Initiatives Dr. Didem Gunes Yilmaz 47-58 PDF HTML XML SIMURG_CITIES: Meta-Analysis for KPI's of Layer-Based Approach in Sustainability Assessment PhD Candidate. Burcu Ülker , Prof. Dr. Alaattin Kanoğlu, Prof. Dr. Özlem Özçevik 59-76 PDF HTML XML Urban Land-use and Traffic Congestion: Mapping the Interaction Ph.D. Candidate James Kanyepe, Prof. Dr. Marian Tukuta, Prof. Dr. Innocent Chirisa 77-84 PDF HTML XML Enhancing Security in Affordable Housing: The Case of Prince Fawaz Project Professor Dr. Maged Attia 85-100 PDF HTML XML Towards the Egyptian Charter for Conservation of Cultural Heritages Associate Professor Dr. Corinna Rossi, Sara Rabie 101-111 PDF HTML XML Book Reviews Book Review: Smart City Citizenship Dr. Igor Calzada 113-118 PDF HTML XML

Book Art History and Visual Studies in Europe

Download or read book Art History and Visual Studies in Europe written by Matthew Rampley and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book undertakes a critical survey of art history across Europe, examining the recent conceptual and methodological concerns informing the discipline as well as the political, social and ideological factors that have shaped its development in specific national contexts.