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Author Denslagen, W. F.

Uniform Title Romantisch modernisme. English
Title Romantic modernism : nostalgia in the world of conservation / Wim Denslagen ; translated by Donald Gardner.

Publication Info. Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press, [2009]
©2009
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Description 1 electronic resource (261 pages )
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
data file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-254) and index.
Language Text in English, translated from Dutch.
Note Description based on print version record; resource not viewed.
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
Summary 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 reconstructing a historic building that has been completely destroyed? Can one do such a thing fifty years on?. According to reigning ideas in the world of conservation, the answer to all these questions is 'no'. It is felt that building a stage set is dishonest, and rebuilding something that no longer exis.
Subject 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 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJk4D96j3YTHJQfHCV3vpP
Chronological Term 1900-1999
Indexed Term geschiedenis
history, geography, and auxiliary disciplines
architecture
Other Form: Print version: Romantic modernism Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press, c2009. 9789089641038 (DLC) 2009479967
ISBN 9789089641038
1282401920
9781282401921
9786612401923
6612401923
9048508703
9789048508709
9089641033
Standard No. AU@ 000051342445
CDX 11552904
DEBBG BV043081038
DEBBG BV044140670
DEBSZ 396320007
DEBSZ 421938633
DKDLA 820120-katalog:999907371505765
GBVCP 1003610161
GBVCP 865735824
NZ1 13861748
NZ1 14935992

 
    
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