ICCROM Master List of Acquisitions
Title | ICCROM Master List of Acquisitions PDF eBook |
Author | International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and the Restoration of Cultural Property. Library |
Publisher | |
Pages | 476 |
Release | 1984 |
Genre | Architecture |
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Notable Acquisitions
Title | Notable Acquisitions PDF eBook |
Author | Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 79 |
Release | 1979 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN |
Cultural heritage in postwar recovery: papers from the ICCROM Forum held on October 4-6, 2005
Title | Cultural heritage in postwar recovery: papers from the ICCROM Forum held on October 4-6, 2005 PDF eBook |
Author | Centre international d'études pour la conservation et la restauration des biens culturels. Meeting (2005 : Roma) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 119 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Art treasures in war |
ISBN | 9789290772019 |
Between Two Earthquakes
Title | Between Two Earthquakes PDF eBook |
Author | Sir Bernard M. Feilden |
Publisher | Getty Publications |
Pages | 102 |
Release | 1987-10-01 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 089236128X |
This handbook addresses three areas of concern for the museum administrator concerning the protection of historic buildings, monuments, and archaeological sites located in seismic areas. It proposes pre-disaster measures such as taking accurate and complete documentation (photogrammetry is discussed in one of the 13 appendixes), risk awareness, planning, maintenance and inspections, etc. Second, when an earthquake strikes, the immediate emergency steps necessary to protect life and property are indicated; and after the earthquake, the strengthening of valuable cultural property (based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, also in an appendix) should be included in the general program of prevention maintenance along with the repairs discussed in detail applicable to each architectural element, and to the site as a whole.
The Conservation of Cave 85 at the Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang
Title | The Conservation of Cave 85 at the Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang PDF eBook |
Author | Neville Agnew |
Publisher | Getty Publications |
Pages | 476 |
Release | 2014-02-01 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1606061577 |
The Mogao Grottoes, a World Heritage Site in northwestern China, are located along the ancient caravan routes—collectively known as the Silk Road—that once linked China with the West. Founded by a Buddhist monk in the late fourth century, Mogao flourished over the following millennium, as monks, local rulers, and travelers commissioned hundreds of cave temples cut into a mile-long rock cliff and adorned them with vibrant murals. More than 490 decorated grottoes remain, containing thousands of sculptures and some 45,000 square meters of wall paintings, making Mogao one of the world’s most significant sites of Buddhist art. In 1997 the Getty Conservation Institute, which had been working with the Dunhuang Academy since 1989, began a case study using the Late–Tang dynasty Cave 85 to develop a methodology that would stabilize the deteriorating wall paintings. This abundantly illustrated volume is the definitive report on the project, which was completed in 2010.
Storage Techniques for Canoe Paddles and Long-handled Tools
Title | Storage Techniques for Canoe Paddles and Long-handled Tools PDF eBook |
Author | Anthony M. Knapp |
Publisher | |
Pages | 4 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Canoes and canoeing |
ISBN |
Guidelines for Protected Areas Legislation
Title | Guidelines for Protected Areas Legislation PDF eBook |
Author | Barbara J. Lausche |
Publisher | IUCN |
Pages | 400 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 2831712459 |
The central aim of this publication is to consider the key elements of a modern, comprehensive, and effective legal framework for successful management of protected areas. They provide practical guidance for all those involved in developing, improving, or reviewing national legislation on protected areas, be they legal drafters and practitioners, protected area managers, interested NGOs, or scholars. These guidelines include fifteen case studies, eight dealing with the protected area legislation of individual countries and six cases dealing with specific sites providing fundamental solutions that stand the test of time.