Author: ed. Christensen Terry
Publisher: Federal Republic of Germany
Year: 1975
Pages: 83
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: History
Keyword: History Manument
Shelf: C4R5
Accession No: B1253
Contents: Introduction Protection and Conservation of Historical Monuments in the Federal Republic of Germany Reconstruction of a National Symbol Reconstruction of a Historical Urban Centre in Its Old Proportions Returning a Building to What Scholars Determine to be its Ideal Form Conservation as a Token of Reconciliation Controversies Over a Showpiece Building from the Gründerzeit Rebuilding a Devastated City Centre Giving New Meaning to a Monument by Way of Restoration Plans for Long-Term Reconstruction of a Complex of Royal Buildigns A Fortified Tower as Tourist Landmark Preservation of a Building Threatened by Supersonic Aricraft Difficulties in Dealing with a Group of Monuments Linked with a Specific landscape Preservation through Relocation Imitative Reconstruction as a Borderline Case in Conservation A Utilitarian Technical Building as Arts Centre A Model Procedure for Modernisation of a Historical Urban District Preservation of a Townscape as a Fringe Sphere in Conservation Protection of an Ensemble and Preservation of a Townscape A New Sphere of Activity for Conservationists Industrial Monuments as Testimony to recent History A Monument to Constant Care of a Townscape Trier: Urban Preservation- Taking Care of 2,000 years of History Heidelberg: The Old Town- Conservation of Monuments and the Townscape Alsfeld: Historical Town Centre- Exemplary Town Planning with a Conservationist Emphasis Conflict Between the Old Centre and the Modern City Regensburg: The Old Town- A Gran Ensemble Consisting os 1000 Monuments Planning Problems in a Town a Thousand Years Old Hanover-Herrenhausen: The Great Garden- A Baroque Palace Garden as Place of Recreation for City-dwellers Conservation in Stone- Environemtnal Damge as a Challenge to Conservationists Restoration in Bronze- Hanover and Munich: Sculptures in Bronze Restoration of Sculpture in Wood Restoration of Stained Glass Restoration of Frescoes The Political Monument Archaeology of the Middle Ages: Church Excavations- A Special Sphere of Conservation Concluding Remarks Selected Literature Addresses List of Contributors Acknowledgements Register
Abstract: This book explores the conservation and protection of historical monuments in Germany, focusing on the balance between preserving cultural heritage and adapting to modern needs. It discusses challenges such as environmental damage, urban development, and maintaining historical authenticity. Through case studies of cities like Trier, Heidelberg, and Regensburg, the paper highlights various conservation methods, including reconstruction, relocation, and the restoration of buildings and sculptures. It also explores the role of conservationists in fostering reconciliation and engaging the public. The study underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and long-term strategies for preserving Germany’s architectural and cultural heritage.