E_Conservation Magazine - N° 17, December 2010, is online

INDEX ISSUE 17, December 2010

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EDITORIAL
Multicultural Conservation by Rui Bordalo

► NEWS & VIEWS

►The Social Media Challenge for Conservation Outreach By Daniel Cull

► REVIEWS
Conservation and the Eastern Mediterranean IIC Congress September, 20-24, 2010, Istanbul, Turkey - Review by Sagita Mirjam Sunara
Bigstuff 2010 October 6 - 8, 2010, Duxford, UK - Review by Alison Wain
16th International Heritage Show - Review by Petruta Vlad
Preparing Ikats for Colors of the Oasis: Central Asian Ikats - Dyeing, Dressing & Display - By Cyndi Bohlin

Book Releases
- Books Will Speak Plain. A Handbook for Identifying and Describing Historical Bindings, by Julia Miller
- Studies on Information and Knowledge Processes. Studies on Heritage Management I, by Ferenc Kiss, Lia Bassa (eds.)
- The Picture of Memory, by Michela Rossi, Cecilia Tedeschi (eds.)

► EVENTS
Upcoming Events: January - February 2011

► ARTICLES
Science and Restoration at the Service of Interpretation - By Dimitrios Doumas
An Extensive Study of the Effect of the Enzyme a-Amylase Used in Textile Conservation on Silk Fibers Dyed with Safflower and Madder Dye - By Harby E. Ahmed

► CASE STUDY
Conservation and Restoration of a Rare Large Persian Carpet - By Omar Abdel-Kareem

► PROJECTS
The Bactria Cultural Centre: A UNESCO-sponsored project in Mazar-e Sharif, war-struck northern Afghanistan – Success or Failure? - By Alessandro Califano


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New ICOMOS Bibliography: The concept of Authenticity

UNESCO-ICOMOS Documentation Centre has just released a new bibliography on Authenticity.

You can download it from this page

If any reference is of interest to you, don't hesitate to contact us at documentation[at]icomos.org

Online Proceedings: Symposium "Villes Françaises du Patrimoine Mondial et Tourisme" - May 2010

Actes de la journée organisée par La Chaire UNESCO « Culture, Tourisme Développement » L’IREST et l’EIREST, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, La Convention France-Unesco ICOMOS-France - UNESCO, 27 Mai 2010

Direction: Maria GRAVARI-BARBAS & Sébastien JACQUOT.

Edition: Anne-Cécile MERMET.

Télécharger les actes / Download proceedings (in French) [PDF, 3.25 MB]

Euromed Heritage Seminar online proceedings on Heritage Economics

Strengthening existing institutional and legal frameworks: seminar on “Heritage Economics and Financing Mechanisms”
(6-8 June 2010, Damascus, Syria)




Fourth seminar organised by RMSU for the strengthening of Mediterranean cultural heritage institutional and legislative frameworks.
A specialised workshop was organised in Damascus in connection with the activities of the Euromed Heritage 4 programme in order to meet the wishes of the partner countries for strengthening the institutional and legislative framework of their heritage policies.

Given the important role that heritage can fill as an economic and social resource, this workshop was about defining, in consultation with all parties concerned, the modalities for a development of the heritage in a modern policy of sustainable human development. And more precisely: a valuation that is consistent with its proper preservation and the safeguarding of its values.

On the one hand, the workshop examined various business models and formulated proposals for the regulatory framework on the process of decision making and the accompanying managerial imperatives.

On the other hand, very specifically, the workshop examined the range of financing techniques for the conservation and enhancement of heritage, with particular attention to forms of public-private partnership. An inventory of the different practices in European countries and in Mediterranean partner countries has served as the basis for the workshop.

In addition to a representative from each partner country, the workshop brought together experts from UNESCO, ICCROM, the Council of Europe, the European Investment Bank, the Aga Khan Trust and ICOMOS.

Download (PDF, 3 MB) - Euromed Heritage website

"Connecting", the Euromed Heritage 4 newsletter: new issue online

Connecting n. 5, the EH 4 newsletter, is now available.



This edition focuses on gastronomy and food which are an essential aspect of Mediterranean culture. High moments in peoples’ lives are organised around food and sharing it with family and community members. You will learn about this unique Mediterranean heritage, made of fresh ingredients, freshly baked bread, a rich selection of wines, olive oil in a whole range of fruitiness and flavours, and a dash of “farniente” to go...

Main features:

- Food practice as heritage - by Christiane Dabdoub Nasser, RMSU Team Leader

- The Mediterranean cuisine: a delight in the unity and diversity - by Josseline Rigot, Culinary Reviewer

- For the protection of the living heritage in the Mediterranean - interview with Fleur Perrier de la Bathie, coordinator of Euromed Heritage 4 project “Medliher”

- Slow food picks up pace - by Christiane Dabdoub Nasser, RMSU Team Leader

- Selection of EH 4 best pictures

Download the complete newsletter (PDF, 1.7 MB)

Previous issues

Issues of ICOMOS Scientific Committees newsletters

→ ICAHM
ICOMOS International Committee for Archaeological Heritage Management launches its newsletter.
1st issue (PDF, 6 MB)

→ CIAV
ICOMOS International Committee for Vernacular Architecture. No. 20, August 2010: click here (PDF, 3.3 MB)

The International Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management launches its newsletter

"Welcome to the inaugural issue of ICAHM News. We have compiled the latest ICAHM-related events, news, and reports on members' activities here for your convenience. ICAHM invites members to submit a short report on current projects for inclusion in the newsletter."

Read the first issue (PDF, 6 MB)

More info on ICOMOS-ICAHM website