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Over the last half century, historic preservation has been on the rise in American cities and towns, from urban renewal and gentrification projects to painstaking restoration of Victorian homes and architectural landmarks. In this book, Nancy R. Hiller brings together individuals with distinctive styles and perspectives, to talk about their passion for preservation. They consider the meaning of place and what motivates those who work to save and care...
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Se puede pasar toda una vida en Roma y, aun así, no saberlo todo sobre la ciudad eterna. Se puede tener un buen conocimiento visitándola durante una semana o más, pero si sólo se dispone de 48 horas, hay que estar dispuesto a experimentar Roma tanto como sea posible.
Puede confiar en un operador turístico que le meta en un grupo como ovejas, o puede pagar un dineral por una visita guiada privada. También puedes organizar tu tiempo, buscando...
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On peut passer toute une vie à Rome sans pour autant tout connaître de la ville éternelle. Vous pouvez avoir une bonne compréhension en visitant la ville pendant une semaine ou plus, mais si vous ne disposez que de 48 heures, vous devez être prêt à découvrir Rome autant que possible.
Vous pouvez compter sur un tour-opérateur pour vous placer dans un groupe de moutons, ou vous pouvez payer le prix fort pour une visite guidée privée. Vous...
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"Shortlisted for the 2018 DAM Architectural Book Award, Deutsches Architekturmuseum" Mari Lending is professor of architectural history and theory at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design. Her books include, with Mari Hvattum, Modelling Time and, with Peter Zumthor, A Feeling for History.
We are taught to believe in originals. In art and architecture in particular, original objects vouch for authenticity, value, and truth, and require our protection...
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Hundreds of Palestinian villages were left empty across Israel when their residents became refugees after the 1948 war, their lands and property confiscated. Most of the villages were razed by the new State of Israel, but in dozens of others, communities of Jews were settled-many refugees in their own right. The state embarked on a systematic effort of renaming and remaking the landscape, and the Arab presence was all but erased from official maps...
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La préservation des villes impériales marocaines durant le Protectorat met en exergue l'importance de l'architecture, des monuments historiques et de l'urbanisme dans la sauvegarde des cités impériales marocaines pendant la période du Protectorat. Les efforts importants mis en œuvre témoignent de l'attachement du Maroc à son inestimable patrimoine culturel, avec les bâtiments symboliques et les médinas scrupuleusement conservés pour les...
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Council of Europe action in the field of cultural heritage targets promoting diversity and dialogue through access to heritage to foster a sense of identity, collective memory and mutual understanding within and between communities.
The year 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society, also known as the Faro Convention. The present publication shows that what emerged...
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218 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm
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"Middle-schooler Ruby and her friend Scout join together to stop a real-estate mogul from tearing down their historied New York City apartment building, called Umbrella House. In a contest for a news network, Ruby and Scout use their creativity and video-editing skills to show the value of both their building and their East Village neighborhood. Once they discover the identity of the anonymous Midnight Muralist, Ruby convinces the famed East Village...
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