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A History of Architectural Conservation

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A History of Architectural Conservation traces the full development of architectural conservation from its origins to the present day. Drawing on Jukka Jokilehto's 40 years with ICCROM, it offers in-depth studies spanning Europe, the Middle East, the USA, Asia, Australia, and South America. This richly illustrated and accessible volume explains key historical and theoretical foundations, making it an essential resource for understanding the global evolution of preserving cultural heritage through architecture.
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The first book to provide a full history of the development of architectural conservation, A History of Architectural Conservation.

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The first book to provide a full history of the development of architectural conservation, A History of Architectural Conservation is considered a landmark publication by architectural conservation students and professionals the world over.

Twenty years after its first publication, this new edition of Jukka Jokilehto’s groundbreaking book continues the story to bring the history of architectural conservation right up to the modern day. Jokilehto draws on his distinguished career of over 40 years at ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, founded by UNESCO) to provide studies from Europe, the Middle East, the USA, Japan, India, China, Australia and South America.

This accessible and well-written introduction to the history and theory of architectural conservation is richly illustrated in full colour and will be an essential go-to guide for students and practitioners worldwide.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138639980

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 5 Line drawings, color; 187 Halftones, color; 192 Illustrations, color

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1260g

Pages: 508

About the Author

Jukka Jokilehto is Special Advisor to the Director General of ICCROM, Ordinary Professor at the University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia, and Honorary Visiting Professor at the University of York, UK. His distinguished career at ICCROM stretches over 40 years. He has represented ICCROM and ICOMOS at the World Heritage Committee and is Honorary President of the ICOMOS International Training Committee. His advisory roles with UNESCO, ICCROM and ICOMOS have ranged from China and Japan to Iran and Azerbaijan through to Italy and Norway and beyond. This book has been prepared in association with ICCROM and the University of York.

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