Romantic modernism : nostalgia in the world of conservation /

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Is it possible for conservationists to approve of the reconstruction of old façades when virtually everything behind them is modern? Should they continue to protect the front façade, when the rest of the historic building has vanished? Is it socially responsible to spend government money on recons...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Denslagen, W. F.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Dutch
Published: Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press, [2009]
Subjects:
1900-1999
Architecture > Conservation and restoration > Netherlands.
Architecture > Conservation and restoration.
Architecture, Modern > 20th century.
Architecture > Conservation et restauration.
Architecture > Conservation et restauration > Pays-Bas.
Architecture > 20e siècle.
Technology, engineering, agriculture.
Civil engineering, surveying and building.
Building construction and materials.
Conservation of buildings and building materials.
The arts.
Architecture.
History of architecture.
History of art > art and design styles.
History of art and design styles: c 1800 to c 1900.
Art and design styles: Romanticism.
Humanities.
History.
HOUSE & HOME > Repair.
ARCHITECTURE > Historic Preservation > Restoration Techniques.
HISTORY > General.
Architecture > Conservation and restoration
Architecture, Modern
Netherlands
geschiedenis
history, geography, and auxiliary disciplines
architecture
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction; Sentimentality and the City; The Rectangular Sickness; Romantic Modernists; Self-seeking Romantics; Bad-mannered Buildings; The Revival Styles and Time Regained; Nostalgia and Imitation; Notes; Bibliography; Index

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