Romantic Modernism : Nostalgia in the World of Conservation
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| Title: | Romantic Modernism : Nostalgia in the World of Conservation |
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| Description: | Is it possible for conservationists to approve of the reconstruction of old façades when virtually everything behind them is modern? Should they continue to protect the front façade, when the rest of the historic building has vanished? Is it socially responsible to spend government money on reconstructing a historic building that has been completely destroyed? Can one do such a thing fifty years on?. According to reigning ideas in the world of conservation, the answer to all these questions is'no'. It is felt that building a stage set is dishonest, and rebuilding something that no longer exis. |
| Authors: | Denslagen, Wim |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Architecture, Modern--20th century, Architecture--Conservation and restoration--Netherlands, Architecture--Conservation and restoration |
| Categories: | HISTORY / General, ARCHITECTURE / Historic Preservation / Restoration Techniques, HOUSE & HOME / Maintenance & Repair |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | Is it possible for conservationists to approve of the reconstruction of old façades when virtually everything behind them is modern? Should they continue to protect the front façade, when the rest of the historic building has vanished? Is it socially responsible to spend government money on reconstructing a historic building that has been completely destroyed? Can one do such a thing fifty years on?. According to reigning ideas in the world of conservation, the answer to all these questions is'no'. It is felt that building a stage set is dishonest, and rebuilding something that no longer exis. |
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| ISBN: | 9789089641038 9789048508709 |
