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. Ed(S): Weiler, Katharina; Gutschow, Niels - Authenticity in Architectural Heritage Conservation - 9783319305226 - V9783319305226
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Authenticity in Architectural Heritage Conservation

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Description for Authenticity in Architectural Heritage Conservation paperback. Editor(s): Weiler, Katharina; Gutschow, Niels. Series: Transcultural Research - Heidelberg Studies on Asia and Europe in a Global Context. Num Pages: 369 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, 140 colour illustrations, 134 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FK; 1FP; AMX; GM; TNKX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 569.

The book contributes to a recontextualization of authenticity by investigating how this value is created, reenacted, and assigned. Over the course of the last century, authenticity figured as the major parameter for the evaluation of cultural heritage. It was adopted in local and international charters and guidelines on architectural conservation in Europe, South and East Asia. Throughout this period, the concept of authenticity was constantly redefined and transformed to suit new cultural contexts and local concerns. This volume presents colonial and postcolonial discourses, opinions, and experiences in the field of architectural heritage conservation and the use of site-specific practices based ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
369
Condition
New
Series
Transcultural Research - Heidelberg Studies on Asia and Europe in a Global Context
Number of Pages
345
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319305226
SKU
V9783319305226
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15

Reviews for Authenticity in Architectural Heritage Conservation
“This is very interesting reading and a truly incredible source of information which moves from the Western European focus of most of the discussions about architectural conservation. It shows an impressive wealth of first-hand investigation and reflective architectural conservation practice. ... I would very much recommend this book for postgraduate students and conservation professionals and encourage the editors and contributors ... Read more

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