A History of Architectural Conservation

by Jukka Jokilehto

Overview

The first book to provide a full history of the development of architectural conservation, A History of Architectural Conservation is considered a landmark publication by architectural conservation students and professionals the world over. Twenty years after its first publication, this new edition of Jukka Jokilehto’s groundbreaking book continues the story to bring the history of architectural conservation right up to the modern day. Jokilehto draws on his distinguished career of over 40 years at ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, founded by UNESCO) to provide studies from Europe, the Middle East, the USA, Japan, India, China, Australia and South America. This accessible and well-written introduction to the history and theory of architectural conservation is richly illustrated in full colour and will be an essential go-to guide for students and practitioners worldwide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317266518
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/20/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	508
File size:	36 MB
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About the Author

Jukka Jokilehto is Special Advisor to the Director General of ICCROM, Ordinary Professor at the University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia, and Honorary Visiting Professor at the University of York, UK. His distinguished career at ICCROM stretches over 40 years. He has represented ICCROM and ICOMOS at the World Heritage Committee and is Honorary President of the ICOMOS International Training Committee. His advisory roles with UNESCO, ICCROM and ICOMOS have ranged from China and Japan to Iran and Azerbaijan through to Italy and Norway and beyond. This book has been prepared in association with ICCROM and the University of York.　

Table of Contents

Preface. 1. From Traditional to Modern Society. 2. Rediscovery of Antiquities. 3. The Age of Enlightenment 4. Classical Monuments 5. The Age of Romanticism 6. Stylistic Restoration 7. Conservation 8. Theories and Concepts 9. Dissemination of Conservation Policies 10. International collaboration. Bibliography. Index.

What People are Saying About This

Paul Philippot

For anyone who might still doubt the existence of an overall European culture and its coexistence in permanent dialogue with national cultures, the history of restoration, as presented by architect Jukka Jokilehto, should be a convincing demonstration
— Paul Philippot, Director Emeritus of ICCROM and Universite Libre of Brussels

Editorial Reviews

An excellent review of attempts over a vast sweep of historical time to preserve our built heritage.

Heritage Development

This book is a thought provoking and illuminating read.

EASA Newsletter

This book is a scholarly work, based on archival research of original documents and the study of key restoration examples in countries that have influenced the international conservation movement. It includes conservation trends in Europe, the USA, India, Iran and Japan. The book is accessible in style and highly relevant to all practitioners.

Conservation Forum

Jokilehto deserves praise for bringing together for the first time the chief sources of western European conservation ethics in a readable and thoughtful, if serious, style.

Architects Journal

In addition to being comprehensive and excellently produced and illustrated, this is a very timely book. Jokilehto's book is a must for all interested in understanding more about the history of building conservation in Europe.

Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review

A reassuringly major tome.

Victorian

This is a book that can be recommended to all those involved or interested in the conservation of historic buildings. Dr Jokilehto has been employed for over twenty-five years by ICCROM and previously worked with ICCROM and UNESCO and the World Heritage Convention. This gives his book an extraordinary depth of knowledge and range of reference across many countries and cultures. It is also very well-written and organized.

Built Environment

Few other conservation professionals could have undertaken this book and no conservation professional should be without access to a copy.

Journal of Architect Conservation

This book is a timely and important contribution to our own attitude to preserving the past.

Historic Scotland

It is a good read.

Natural Stone Specialist

Jokilehto's book is definitely not to be taken lightly...for it provides a solid foundation to the discipline. The amount of information provided by the author is remarkable, constituting a fundamental tool to all those willing to achieve a better understanding of both past conservation tendencies and present day movements.

Journal of the American Institute for Conservation

This study looks at the conservation of ancient monuments, works of art, and historic buildings, including the origins of interest in conservation within the European context and the development of that interest from antiquity and the Renaissance to the present day. Based on archival research of original documents and the study of key restoration examples in countries that have influenced the international conservation movement, it covers trends in Europe, the USA, India, Iran and Japan. Jokilehto is Assistant to the Director General of ICCROM, where he has spent years working on all aspects of architectural conservation. Contains many b&w photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

'For anyone who might still doubt the existence of an overall European culture and its coexistence in permanent dialogue with national cultures, the history of restoration, as presented by architect Jukka Jokilehto, should be a convincing demonstration'
Paul Philippot, Director Emeritus of ICCROM and Universite Libre of Brussels

'An excellent review of attempts over a vast sweep of historical time to preserve our built heritage.'
Heritage Development

'This book is a thought provoking and illuminating read.'
EASA Newsletter

'This book is a scholarly work, based on archival research of original documents and the study of key restoration examples in countries that have influenced the international conservation movement. It includes conservation trends in Europe, the USA, India, Iran and Japan. The book is accessible in style and highly relevant to all practitioners.'
Conservation Forum

'Jokilehto deserves praise for bringing together for the first time the chief sources of western European conservation ethics in a readable and thoughtful...style.'
The Architects' Journal

'In addition to being comprehensive and excellently produced and illustrated, this is a very timely book. Jokilehto's book is a must for all interested in understanding more about the history of building conservation in Europe.'
Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review

'A reassuringly major tome.'
The Victorian, Magazine of the Victorian Society

'This is a book that can be recommended to all those involved or interested in the conservation of historic buildings. Dr Jokilehto has been employed for over twenty-five years by ICCROM and previously worked with ICCROM and UNESCO and the World Heritage Convention. This gives his book an extraordinary depth of knowledge and range of reference across many countries and cultures. It is also very well-written and organized.'
Built Environment

'Few other conservation professionals could have undertaken this book and no conservation professional should be without access to a copy.'
Journal of Architectural Conservation

'This book is a timely and important contribution to our own attitude to preserving the past.'
Historic Scotland

'It is a good read.'
Natural Stone Specialist

Jokilehto's book is definitely not to be taken lightly... for it provides a solid foundation to the discipline. The amount of information provided by the author is remarkable, constituting a fundamental tool to all those willing to achieve a better understanding of both past conservation tendencies and present day movements. - The Journal of the American Institute for Conservation

...the book is outstanding and constitutes a fundamental landmark for all readers looking for an in-depth view of the general conservation concepts. - The Journal of the American Institute for Conservation

Jokilheto's book, awaited for more than a decade by all those involved in theory of conservation is finally available to reach a wide audience and to provide a considerable amount of essential information that would otherwise be hard to obtain. -
The Journal of the American Institute for Conservation

...it is worth every cent of its price because it is a landmark in modern conservation efforts. - The Journal of the American Institute for Conservation

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