RST 509 - Theory of Conservation

Course Objectives

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Course Description

Historical development of the theory of architectural conservation; consciousness after the industrial revolution and the prominent personalities representing the approaches of the late 19th century; conservation and the unity of style; destruction for the sake of restoration and the anti-restoration theory; conservation theory of the early 20th century; analytical approach towards the structures and the original materials; importance of recording and documentation; conservation concepts of the first half of the 20th century and the Venice Charter; Amsterdam Declaration and conservation of the urban historic sites; international organizations involved in conservation and UNESCO World Heritage List; Lausanne Charter and conservation and anastylosis in archaeological sites; changing criteria and concept of authenticity in architectural conservation; legal and administrative evolution of conservation in Turkey.