Nara Conference On Authenticity; Conference De Nara Sur L'Authenticité
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Knut Einar Larsen
Binding: Hardback
Published: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Agency for Cultural Affairs, ICCROM, ICOMOS, 1995
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Dual language, chip to board.
This scholarly volume presents the pivotal discussions and outcomes from the Nara Conference On Authenticity, a landmark event in the field of cultural heritage conservation. It chronicles the international dialogue surrounding the evolving concept of authenticity as applied to monuments and sites, offering diverse perspectives from experts worldwide. The text instructs readers on the theoretical underpinnings and practical challenges of preserving cultural values in a global context. It argues for a nuanced understanding of authenticity, moving beyond purely material considerations to encompass cultural context and intangible aspects. This essential work illustrates the profound impact of the conference on contemporary conservation philosophy and practice, making it an indispensable resource for academics and practitioners alike.
Author: Knut Einar Larsen
Binding: Hardback
Published: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Agency for Cultural Affairs, ICCROM, ICOMOS, 1995
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Dual language, chip to board.
This scholarly volume presents the pivotal discussions and outcomes from the Nara Conference On Authenticity, a landmark event in the field of cultural heritage conservation. It chronicles the international dialogue surrounding the evolving concept of authenticity as applied to monuments and sites, offering diverse perspectives from experts worldwide. The text instructs readers on the theoretical underpinnings and practical challenges of preserving cultural values in a global context. It argues for a nuanced understanding of authenticity, moving beyond purely material considerations to encompass cultural context and intangible aspects. This essential work illustrates the profound impact of the conference on contemporary conservation philosophy and practice, making it an indispensable resource for academics and practitioners alike.