Destruction and Conservation of Cultural Property

Destruction and Conservation of Cultural Property
Author: R Layton
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 113460498X
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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?

Heritage Conservation and Research in India

Heritage Conservation and Research in India
Author: Gabriela Krist
Publisher: Böhlau Verlag Wien
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2010
Genre: Cultural property
ISBN: 9783205785613
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2009 marked the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations of the Republic of India and the Republic of Austria. The Conservation Department of the University of Applied Arts Vienna presents this volume largely based on papers reported at the conference "Cultural Heritage Counts - Research, Conservation and Management" held in New Delhi in August, 2009. The conference was a crucial contribution initiated by the Austrian Cultural Forum New Delhi to celebrate this important jubilee. The successful and intensive cooperation of both countries in the fields of the research and conservation of cultural heritage is reflected in numerous research and conservation projects presented in this book.

Conservation of Documents

Conservation of Documents
Author: Chhedi Lal Prajapati
Publisher: Mittal Publications
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2005
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9788170999225
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The Book Will Be Helpful Students, Custodians Of Records, Librarians, Archivists, Conservationists, Conservation Scientists, Experts Of The Field And Those Who Are Interested To Learn And Practice Conservation In The Real Sense.

Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Conservation of Cultural Heritage
Author: Kamal K. Jain
Publisher:
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2009
Genre: Antiques
ISBN:
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Archaeologists and conservators have contributed their latest research papers to felicitate Sri A.S. Bisht who retired as Head of the conservation laboratory of the National Museum, New Delhi, and is one of the senior most archaeological chemists in the country. The methods of preservation explained would be very useful to professional archaeological chemists

Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Conservation of Cultural Heritage
Author: Hanna M. Szczepanowska
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2013
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0415674743
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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.

The Conservation of Endangered Archives and Management of Manuscripts in Indian Repositories

The Conservation of Endangered Archives and Management of Manuscripts in Indian Repositories
Author: Anindita Kundu Saha
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2020-10-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1527560902
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This book highlights the present status of manuscript collection in the different repositories of India, and also suggests some remedial measures which are required to be adopted for the proper conservation, care and management of manuscripts. It showcases the nature of base material, ink, pigments, binding materials, writing and illustration techniques used in different manuscripts, given the importance of having thorough knowledge about the chemical composition of different materials before adopting any kind of conservation practice. As dating of manuscript is a very difficult task, a great variety of techniques and methodology such as palaeography, style of writing, illustration and terminology, colophon, spectrometric methods, and radio carbon dating, among others, are discussed here. Furthermore, as prevention is better than cure, different preventive measures, including indigenous methods practiced during the ancient period for preservation of manuscripts, are also outlined, as are the hazards of using different chemicals for conservation of manuscripts.

Transcultural Diplomacy and International Law in Heritage Conservation

Transcultural Diplomacy and International Law in Heritage Conservation
Author: Olimpia Niglio
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2021-05-02
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 981160309X
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This book provides a substantial contribution to understanding the international legal framework for the protection and conservation of cultural heritage. It offers a range of perspectives from well-regarded contributors from different parts of the world on the impact of law in heritage conservation. Through a holistic approach, the authors bring the reader into dialogue around the intersection between the humanities and legal sciences, demonstrating the reciprocity of interaction in programs and projects to enhance cultural heritage in the world. This edited volume compiles a selection of interesting reflections on the role of cultural diplomacy to address intolerances that often govern international relations, causing damage to human and cultural heritage. The main purpose of this collection of essays is to analyse the different cultural paradigms that intervene in the management of heritage, and to advocate for improvements in international laws and conventions to enable better cultural policies of individual nations for the protection of human rights. The editors submit that it is only through open dialogue between the humanities and jurisprudence that the international community will be able to better protect and value sovereignty, and promote cultural heritage for the development of a better world. This collection is relevant to scholars working in areas relating to law, management and policies of cultural heritage conservation and protection.