Preserving and restoring monuments and historic buildings.
Series: Museums and monuments,; 14
Publisher: Unesco
Published: 1972
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Number of pages: 267
Subjects: Monuments -- Conservation and restoration.; Historic buildings -- Conservation and restoration.
Description: Six International authors have contributed to this book. chapters inlcude: classical & photogrammetic methods used in surveying architectural monuments. factors contributing to the deterioration of monuments. restoration of bridges of artistic interest. preservation & restoration of wooden monuments in Japan. conservation of sites & monuments in the new world. conservation & restoration of historic quarters & cities training architect-restorers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.