Historic Preservation: Curatorial Management of the Built WorldThis book outlines a complete programme for the restoration and preservation of historic structures and historic sites throughout the world. It is a basic text for both the novice entering the field and the specialist. Dr Fitch covers the many disciplines, concepts and technologies needed by the preservationist. He also includes discussions of the economic, legal and legislative forces acting upon historic district planning. He provides useful information on how old buildings can be moved (either intact or disassembled) to new sites via truck, rail or barge; how to heat, cool and light old buildings and still maintain the aesthetic integrity of their interiors; and how a country can develop a comprehensive policy for the care of its artistic and historic heritage. |
Contents
Why Preserve the Prototype? | 1 |
The Heritage as Cultural Resource | 13 |
The Economic Sense of Retrieval and Recycling | 29 |
Conceptual Parameters of Historic Preservation | 39 |
Regeneration of Historic Urban Cores | 49 |
Preservation Restoration Conservation | 83 |
Reconstitution of Damaged Fabrics | 137 |
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 158 |
Quantification Analysis and Classification | 307 |
The Fourth Dimension of Preservation | 325 |
Two Levels of Interpretation | 335 |
Preservationist Conservationist Craftsperson | 349 |
Preservation in Two Socialist Countries | 361 |
1 | 362 |
4 | 368 |
5 | 376 |
Extended and Adaptive Use | 163 |
Use and Abuse | 187 |
The Architectural Museum Indoors and Out | 219 |
Cosmetic Consequences of Intervention | 243 |
Insertion of New Systems in Old Fabrics | 255 |
Restoration and Maintenance of Historic Landscapes | 261 |
Protection and Interpretation of Sites and Ruins | 293 |
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Historic Preservation: Curatorial Management of the Built World James Marston Fitch No preview available - 1982 |