Author: ed. Baig Amita, ed. Mehrotra Rahul
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Jasubhai Media
Year: 0
Pages: 103
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Heritage
Keyword: Heritage Conservation/ Architectural Conservation
Classification: 720.288
Shelf: C8R1
Accession No: B889
Contents: Preface About Sir Bernard Melchior Feilden (1919-2008) Introduction Perspective: Architectural Conservation in the Future 25 Years of Conservation in India- Do We Need Course Correction? Conservation the Cultural Ethos Heritage Conservation and the Process versus Passion Conundrum Custodianship of Heritage: Public-Private Initiatives Values in COnservation Situating Heritage Within a Development Context Within Temple Walls- Preserving the Spirit of Place Preparing Conservation Plans that Also Educate On a Culture of Education & the Education of Culture Engaging with Conservation at York.ac.uk Conservation and Change: Questions for Conservation Education in Urban India
Abstract: “Thinking Conservation: Contemporary Perspectives for India” explores the complexities of architectural and cultural conservation in India, reflecting on Sir Bernard Melchior Feilden’s contributions. The book reviews 25 years of conservation efforts, questioning if course corrections are needed, and highlights the intersection of heritage preservation with India’s cultural identity. It discusses the balance between process and passion, public-private partnerships, and the role of education in fostering a culture of preservation. The text advocates for an integrated approach to conservation that accounts for development, offering global perspectives and addressing the challenges of urbanization in India’s evolving conservation landscape.