ISBN:
9089641033
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9048508703
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9789089641038
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9789048508709
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (261 pages)
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illustrations
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Uniform Title:
Romantisch modernisme
Parallel Title:
Print version Denslagen, W.F Romantic modernism
Keywords:
Architecture Conservation and restoration
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Architecture Conservation and restoration
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Architecture, Modern 20th century
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Architecture Conservation and restoration
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Architecture, Modern 20th century
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Architecture Conservation and restoration
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Civil engineering, surveying and building
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Building construction and materials
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Conservation of buildings and building materials
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The arts
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Architecture
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History of architecture
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History of art ; art and design styles
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History of art and design styles: c 1800 to c 1900
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Art and design styles: Romanticism
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Humanities
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History
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HOUSE & HOME ; Repair
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ARCHITECTURE ; Historic Preservation ; Restoration Techniques
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HISTORY ; General
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Architecture ; Conservation and restoration
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Architecture, Modern
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Netherlands
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Technology, engineering, agriculture
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Electronic book
Abstract:
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
Abstract:
Sentimentality and the City --The Rectangular Sickness --Romantic Modernists --Self-seeking Romantics --Bad-mannered Buildings --The Revival Styles and Time Regained --Nostalgia and Imitation.
Description / Table of Contents:
Sentimentality and the City -- The Rectangular Sickness -- Romantic Modernists -- Self-seeking Romantics -- Bad-mannered Buildings -- The Revival Styles and Time Regained -- Nostalgia and Imitation.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-254) . and index
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Translated from the Dutch
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