Cultural Heritage: Restoration and Conservation

Cultural Heritage: Restoration and Conservation

Cultural Heritage: Restoration and Conservation

eBook
Author(s):Mila Powers
Format: PDF
Published year: 2020
Publisher: Clanrye International
Language: English
Pages: 210
ISBN: 9781632409430, 1632409437

Summary

Cultural heritage refers to the physical artifacts and non-physical attributes of a group or a society that has been inherited from past generations. There are three main types of cultural heritage, namely cultural property, intangible culture and natural heritage. The cultural properties include the tangible cultural heritage such as buildings, monuments, books, works of art, machines and clothing, while the intangible culture includes folklore, traditions, social values, language, spiritual beliefs, etc. The landscapes, flora-fauna and biodiversity fall under natural heritage. The act of keeping cultural heritage of the present for the future is known as its conservation. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of cultural heritage. It also elucidates new techniques of cultural restoration and conservation in a multidisciplinary manner. It includes contributions of experts and scientists which will provide innovative insights into this field.
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