Of the past, for the future
Subtitle: integrating archaeology and conservation, proceedings of the conservation theme at the 5th World Archaeological Congress, Washington, D.C., 22-26 June 2003
By: edited by Neville Agnew and Janet Bridgland.
Contributors: Agnew, Neville, 1938-; Bridgland, Janet.
Series: Getty Conservation Institute symposium proceedings series
Publisher: Getty Publications
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Los Angeles, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 361
ISBN-13: 9780892368266
Subjects: Antiquities -- Collection and preservation -- Congresses; Excavations (Archaeology) -- Collection and preservation -- Congresses; Cultural property -- Protection -- Congresses; Historic sites -- Conservation and restoration -- Congresses
Genres: Congresses.
Description: This volume presents the proceedings of a unique congress bringing specialists in conservation and the management of archaeological heritage from around the world together with the major theme of conservation for the first time. Nine resolutions calling for the integration of archaeological and conservation practice came out of the congress and are now included in the statutes of WAC.