Romantic modernism : : nostalgia in the world of conservation / / Wim Denslagen; translated by Donald Gardner.
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 recons...
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| Year of Publication: | 2009 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (264 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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| Other title: | Romantisch modernisme. |
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| Summary: | 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 |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-254) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1282401920 9786612401923 9048508703 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Wim Denslagen; translated by Donald Gardner. |