European Journal of Cultural Management and Policy
The concept of participatory conservation of cultural heritage involves the investigation of ways... more The concept of participatory conservation of cultural heritage involves the investigation of ways in which community members can be encouraged to become active actors and collaborators in the preservation/restoration process of cultural heritage assets and, beyond that, promoters of tourism policies and processes and the cultural, ethnographic and religious values that such assets embody. This paper aims to present some forms of participation in the conservation of the cultural heritage process as an important part of integrated scientific conservation management, starting from an important series of documents on international policy in the field.
The present paper aims to emphasize how, in the latest years, more and more events and museum pra... more The present paper aims to emphasize how, in the latest years, more and more events and museum practices focus on the identification of new ways of engaging more individuals into the museum life, even exploring the possibility to extend and adapt the museum activities in the life of communities, according to the actual realities. In this regard we selected a number of relevant institutions in the field (museums, cultural forums etc.) and analyzed their innovative museum practices regarding the visitors and their engagement into the life of the museum. The results revealed that to attract more visitors and to increase public engagement, a museum must to be as a living entity who adapts its needs to the present cultural, economic, social, educational and technological context.
The present paper aims to present the different forms of vandalism resulted from the human activi... more The present paper aims to present the different forms of vandalism resulted from the human activities and manifestations that harm the environment and/or put in danger the cultural heritage assets. For this purpose, we selected a number of relevant cases in the field in order to identify the real reasons behind these actions that have often mutilated the artifacts. The results revealed that anthropic factors are just as dangerous as the natural factors for the cultural heritage, and that there are many different manifestations, controllable or uncontrollable, based on intention, imprudence or omission.
The paper presents the results obtained in the study of new archaeometric and chemometric charact... more The paper presents the results obtained in the study of new archaeometric and chemometric characteristics involved in the authentication of old artefacts made of metal, ceramics and polychrome wood, by the Iasi school of Conservation Science of cultural heritage goods. Most of the metal and ceramic artefacts considered for this study originate from archaeological sites from the region of Moldavia and Dobrudja, and those of polychrome wood from state or private collections and monastic establishments. The data obtained, using modern experimental methods and techniques, has allowed us to set the fundaments of phenomenological aspects related to the conception/execution, acquired patina, evolutive effects of deterioration and degradation, historical contexts, etc. These discoveries have been acknowledged as interdisciplinary effects, as evidenced by the citations listed in scientometric databases.
Martin J. Murray began conducting sociological fieldwork in South Africa during the 1970s. His bo... more Martin J. Murray began conducting sociological fieldwork in South Africa during the 1970s. His books on the popular struggle against apartheid and on the transition to democracy are essential reading for students of contemporary South Africa. He therefore brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the study of urban restructuring in post-apartheid Johannesburg. In Taming the Disorderly City, Murray sets out to explain the fragmentation of Johannesburg into a constellation of fortified enclaves for the elite and zones of abandonment for the poor. The book provides a revealing analysis of the marginalization and struggles of the urban poor under the rule of real estate capitalism and “postliberal” modes of urban governance. Murray’s analysis of urban restructuring concentrates on the interaction of three principal actors: city officials, real estate capitalists, and the urban poor. City officials attempting to redress the iniquities of apartheid confront an impossible dilemma. On one hand, the elimination of apartheid-era pass laws and residential restrictions unleashed a wave of African urbanization that has generated a severe housing crisis. Government efforts to construct social housing simply cannot keep pace with the rising demand. On the other hand, the adoption of a “postliberal” framework of urban governance constrains the ability of city officials to actively redistribute scarce resources. Intended to create a favorable business environment that will attract profit-oriented investment, the postliberal framework requires the municipality to ensure a stable regime of property rights, to privatize the provision of basic services, and to decentralize governance by promoting self-managed business and residential districts. Drawing on the work of David Harvey, Neil Smith, and David Scobey, Murray’s analysis of real estate capitalism highlights the unevenness of investment in the built environment. As Africans moved into downtown Johannesburg, real estate capital withdrew from the inner city to invest in new business districts and residential enclaves in the northern suburbs. Inner city landowners allowed their buildings to decay, creating a “slumlord economy” that continues to squeeze profits out of desperate tenants. Now, after years of declining property value, developers are returning to the inner city to build condos and loft apartments for the elite. For the poor, the revitalization of downtown Johannesburg means the resumption of forced removals.
16th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2016, Informatics, Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing, 2016
The complex field of Conservation Science requires a gradual interdisciplinary approach and recen... more The complex field of Conservation Science requires a gradual interdisciplinary approach and recently, more and more categories of experts involved in cultural heritage activities use GIS technologies to investigate the aspects of a local heritage. This paper aims to present the current conservation status of some old ecclesiastical buildings of Iasi, a city which represents an ancient religious, cultural, academic and economic urban centre of Romania, correlated to the traces of the human life (socio-cultural and economic) and community attitude towards ecclesiastical heritage. For this purpose, the studies have been conducted on the local monuments using GIS technologies for a better understanding and valorisation of the cultural heritage in an integrated manner. First we created a spatial database of ecclesiastical heritage included into the most recent national list of cultural heritage, in 2015. Then we attached specific attributes such as the year or period of construction, the year of the last interventions/restorations/reconstructions over time, etc. to each vector object. In this way it was possible to generate a number of maps that emphasize the old ecclesiastic city centre, the monuments in unstable areas etc. This attributes data base can be updated in real time, and in this way the governmental institutions can decide their conservation policies in a more accurate way, comparing with the traditional methods. The updated data regarding the conservation status of ecclesiastical heritage represent an important component in monitoring, protection and valorisation processes of local heritage and, in the same time, offer the possibility to involve the members of local community into heritage management for a sustainable development.
During the last years, both the problem of harmonizing the specific terminology of Conservation S... more During the last years, both the problem of harmonizing the specific terminology of Conservation Science and the modern approach related to the scientific investigation, preservation, restoration, display, and treasuring of cultural heritage assets have been frequently addressed at prominent events and meetings in the field. With this in mind, this paper addresses some aspects concerning the nomenclature employed in the field of Conservation Science, as it has emerged from its use in interdisciplinary contexts. The paper also advances a series of considerations made by our research team, such as: heritage elements and functions, routes of the cultural assets with their historical context, the role of scientific investigation in valorisation of old artefacts, and current nomenclature of the specific professions in the field of Conservation Science.
The present paper aims to emphasize how, in the latest years, more and more events and museum pra... more The present paper aims to emphasize how, in the latest years, more and more events and museum practices focus on the identification of new ways of engaging more individuals into the museum life, even exploring the possibility to extend and adapt the museum activities in the life of communities, according to the actual realities. In this regard we selected a number of relevant institutions in the field (museums, cultural forums etc.) and analyzed their innovative museum practices regarding the visitors and their engagement into the life of the museum. The results revealed that to attract more visitors and to increase public engagement, a museum must to be as a living entity who adapts its needs to the present cultural, economic, social, educational and technological context.
The present paper aims to present the different forms of vandalism resulted from the human activi... more The present paper aims to present the different forms of vandalism resulted from the human activities and manifestations that harm the environment and/or put in danger the cultural heritage assets. For this purpose, we selected a number of relevant cases in the field in order to identify the real reasons behind these actions that have often mutilated the artifacts. The results revealed that anthropic factors are just as dangerous as the natural factors for the cultural heritage, and that there are many different manifestations, controllable or uncontrollable, based on intention, imprudence or omission.
The concept of participatory conservation of museum artefacts involves the investigation of ways ... more The concept of participatory conservation of museum artefacts involves the investigation of ways by which visitors and the wider public can be encouraged to take an active role in museum life. At the same time, it aims to explore the possibility of adapting the museum’s activities to actual realities in an interactive way. This paper presents a series of forms of participation in the conservation of museum artefacts process as an important part of integrated scientific conservation management. For this purpose, we selected several relevant cases from the field in order to identify the participative role of visitors in the conservation of museum artefacts.
The present paper aims to emphasize how, in the latest years, more and more events and museum pra... more The present paper aims to emphasize how, in the latest years, more and more events and museum practices focus on the identification of new ways of engaging more individuals into the museum life, even exploring the possibility to extend and adapt the museum activities in the life of communities, according to the actual realities. In this regard we selected a number of relevant institutions in the field (museums, cultural forums etc.) and analyzed their innovative museum practices regarding the visitors and their engagement into the life of the museum. The results revealed that to attract more visitors and to increase public engagement, a museum must to be as a living entity who adapts its needs to the present cultural, economic, social, educational and technological context.
This research was realised in the framework of the TÁMOP 4.2.4.A/2-11-1-2012-0001 " National Exce... more This research was realised in the framework of the TÁMOP 4.2.4.A/2-11-1-2012-0001 " National Excellence Programme–Elaborating and operating an inland student and researcher personal support system convergence programme " key project, which is subsidised by the European Union and Hungary and co-financed by the European Social Fund. Abstract: The term conservation includes complex and differentiated valorisation activities of the cultural and natural heritage which link the past to the present. So do young people, bridging the past, the present and the future. This paper presents some examples of projects based on creative access for young people enabling them to be active contributors in the conservation and promotion of cultural heritage creatively, fostering volunteer work as well as new ways of employability. It focuses on the added value youth participation can offer at the individual (sense of accountability, active civic engagement, identity and competences building) and societal level (inter-cultural and inter-generational dialogue, appreciation of cultural differences, youth-friendly innovations).
ABsTrACT The concept of participatory conservation of cultural heritage involves the investigatio... more ABsTrACT The concept of participatory conservation of cultural heritage involves the investigation of ways in which community members can be encouraged to become active actors and collaborators in the preservation/restoration process of cultural heritage assets and, beyond that, promoters of tourism policies and processes and the cultural, ethnographic and religious values that such assets embody. This paper aims to present some forms of participation in the conservation of the cultural heritage process as an important part of integrated scientific conservation management, starting from an important series of documents on international policy in the field.
European Journal of Cultural Management and Policy
The concept of participatory conservation of cultural heritage involves the investigation of ways... more The concept of participatory conservation of cultural heritage involves the investigation of ways in which community members can be encouraged to become active actors and collaborators in the preservation/restoration process of cultural heritage assets and, beyond that, promoters of tourism policies and processes and the cultural, ethnographic and religious values that such assets embody. This paper aims to present some forms of participation in the conservation of the cultural heritage process as an important part of integrated scientific conservation management, starting from an important series of documents on international policy in the field.
The present paper aims to emphasize how, in the latest years, more and more events and museum pra... more The present paper aims to emphasize how, in the latest years, more and more events and museum practices focus on the identification of new ways of engaging more individuals into the museum life, even exploring the possibility to extend and adapt the museum activities in the life of communities, according to the actual realities. In this regard we selected a number of relevant institutions in the field (museums, cultural forums etc.) and analyzed their innovative museum practices regarding the visitors and their engagement into the life of the museum. The results revealed that to attract more visitors and to increase public engagement, a museum must to be as a living entity who adapts its needs to the present cultural, economic, social, educational and technological context.
The present paper aims to present the different forms of vandalism resulted from the human activi... more The present paper aims to present the different forms of vandalism resulted from the human activities and manifestations that harm the environment and/or put in danger the cultural heritage assets. For this purpose, we selected a number of relevant cases in the field in order to identify the real reasons behind these actions that have often mutilated the artifacts. The results revealed that anthropic factors are just as dangerous as the natural factors for the cultural heritage, and that there are many different manifestations, controllable or uncontrollable, based on intention, imprudence or omission.
The paper presents the results obtained in the study of new archaeometric and chemometric charact... more The paper presents the results obtained in the study of new archaeometric and chemometric characteristics involved in the authentication of old artefacts made of metal, ceramics and polychrome wood, by the Iasi school of Conservation Science of cultural heritage goods. Most of the metal and ceramic artefacts considered for this study originate from archaeological sites from the region of Moldavia and Dobrudja, and those of polychrome wood from state or private collections and monastic establishments. The data obtained, using modern experimental methods and techniques, has allowed us to set the fundaments of phenomenological aspects related to the conception/execution, acquired patina, evolutive effects of deterioration and degradation, historical contexts, etc. These discoveries have been acknowledged as interdisciplinary effects, as evidenced by the citations listed in scientometric databases.
Martin J. Murray began conducting sociological fieldwork in South Africa during the 1970s. His bo... more Martin J. Murray began conducting sociological fieldwork in South Africa during the 1970s. His books on the popular struggle against apartheid and on the transition to democracy are essential reading for students of contemporary South Africa. He therefore brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the study of urban restructuring in post-apartheid Johannesburg. In Taming the Disorderly City, Murray sets out to explain the fragmentation of Johannesburg into a constellation of fortified enclaves for the elite and zones of abandonment for the poor. The book provides a revealing analysis of the marginalization and struggles of the urban poor under the rule of real estate capitalism and “postliberal” modes of urban governance. Murray’s analysis of urban restructuring concentrates on the interaction of three principal actors: city officials, real estate capitalists, and the urban poor. City officials attempting to redress the iniquities of apartheid confront an impossible dilemma. On one hand, the elimination of apartheid-era pass laws and residential restrictions unleashed a wave of African urbanization that has generated a severe housing crisis. Government efforts to construct social housing simply cannot keep pace with the rising demand. On the other hand, the adoption of a “postliberal” framework of urban governance constrains the ability of city officials to actively redistribute scarce resources. Intended to create a favorable business environment that will attract profit-oriented investment, the postliberal framework requires the municipality to ensure a stable regime of property rights, to privatize the provision of basic services, and to decentralize governance by promoting self-managed business and residential districts. Drawing on the work of David Harvey, Neil Smith, and David Scobey, Murray’s analysis of real estate capitalism highlights the unevenness of investment in the built environment. As Africans moved into downtown Johannesburg, real estate capital withdrew from the inner city to invest in new business districts and residential enclaves in the northern suburbs. Inner city landowners allowed their buildings to decay, creating a “slumlord economy” that continues to squeeze profits out of desperate tenants. Now, after years of declining property value, developers are returning to the inner city to build condos and loft apartments for the elite. For the poor, the revitalization of downtown Johannesburg means the resumption of forced removals.
16th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2016, Informatics, Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing, 2016
The complex field of Conservation Science requires a gradual interdisciplinary approach and recen... more The complex field of Conservation Science requires a gradual interdisciplinary approach and recently, more and more categories of experts involved in cultural heritage activities use GIS technologies to investigate the aspects of a local heritage. This paper aims to present the current conservation status of some old ecclesiastical buildings of Iasi, a city which represents an ancient religious, cultural, academic and economic urban centre of Romania, correlated to the traces of the human life (socio-cultural and economic) and community attitude towards ecclesiastical heritage. For this purpose, the studies have been conducted on the local monuments using GIS technologies for a better understanding and valorisation of the cultural heritage in an integrated manner. First we created a spatial database of ecclesiastical heritage included into the most recent national list of cultural heritage, in 2015. Then we attached specific attributes such as the year or period of construction, the year of the last interventions/restorations/reconstructions over time, etc. to each vector object. In this way it was possible to generate a number of maps that emphasize the old ecclesiastic city centre, the monuments in unstable areas etc. This attributes data base can be updated in real time, and in this way the governmental institutions can decide their conservation policies in a more accurate way, comparing with the traditional methods. The updated data regarding the conservation status of ecclesiastical heritage represent an important component in monitoring, protection and valorisation processes of local heritage and, in the same time, offer the possibility to involve the members of local community into heritage management for a sustainable development.
During the last years, both the problem of harmonizing the specific terminology of Conservation S... more During the last years, both the problem of harmonizing the specific terminology of Conservation Science and the modern approach related to the scientific investigation, preservation, restoration, display, and treasuring of cultural heritage assets have been frequently addressed at prominent events and meetings in the field. With this in mind, this paper addresses some aspects concerning the nomenclature employed in the field of Conservation Science, as it has emerged from its use in interdisciplinary contexts. The paper also advances a series of considerations made by our research team, such as: heritage elements and functions, routes of the cultural assets with their historical context, the role of scientific investigation in valorisation of old artefacts, and current nomenclature of the specific professions in the field of Conservation Science.
The present paper aims to emphasize how, in the latest years, more and more events and museum pra... more The present paper aims to emphasize how, in the latest years, more and more events and museum practices focus on the identification of new ways of engaging more individuals into the museum life, even exploring the possibility to extend and adapt the museum activities in the life of communities, according to the actual realities. In this regard we selected a number of relevant institutions in the field (museums, cultural forums etc.) and analyzed their innovative museum practices regarding the visitors and their engagement into the life of the museum. The results revealed that to attract more visitors and to increase public engagement, a museum must to be as a living entity who adapts its needs to the present cultural, economic, social, educational and technological context.
The present paper aims to present the different forms of vandalism resulted from the human activi... more The present paper aims to present the different forms of vandalism resulted from the human activities and manifestations that harm the environment and/or put in danger the cultural heritage assets. For this purpose, we selected a number of relevant cases in the field in order to identify the real reasons behind these actions that have often mutilated the artifacts. The results revealed that anthropic factors are just as dangerous as the natural factors for the cultural heritage, and that there are many different manifestations, controllable or uncontrollable, based on intention, imprudence or omission.
The concept of participatory conservation of museum artefacts involves the investigation of ways ... more The concept of participatory conservation of museum artefacts involves the investigation of ways by which visitors and the wider public can be encouraged to take an active role in museum life. At the same time, it aims to explore the possibility of adapting the museum’s activities to actual realities in an interactive way. This paper presents a series of forms of participation in the conservation of museum artefacts process as an important part of integrated scientific conservation management. For this purpose, we selected several relevant cases from the field in order to identify the participative role of visitors in the conservation of museum artefacts.
The present paper aims to emphasize how, in the latest years, more and more events and museum pra... more The present paper aims to emphasize how, in the latest years, more and more events and museum practices focus on the identification of new ways of engaging more individuals into the museum life, even exploring the possibility to extend and adapt the museum activities in the life of communities, according to the actual realities. In this regard we selected a number of relevant institutions in the field (museums, cultural forums etc.) and analyzed their innovative museum practices regarding the visitors and their engagement into the life of the museum. The results revealed that to attract more visitors and to increase public engagement, a museum must to be as a living entity who adapts its needs to the present cultural, economic, social, educational and technological context.
This research was realised in the framework of the TÁMOP 4.2.4.A/2-11-1-2012-0001 " National Exce... more This research was realised in the framework of the TÁMOP 4.2.4.A/2-11-1-2012-0001 " National Excellence Programme–Elaborating and operating an inland student and researcher personal support system convergence programme " key project, which is subsidised by the European Union and Hungary and co-financed by the European Social Fund. Abstract: The term conservation includes complex and differentiated valorisation activities of the cultural and natural heritage which link the past to the present. So do young people, bridging the past, the present and the future. This paper presents some examples of projects based on creative access for young people enabling them to be active contributors in the conservation and promotion of cultural heritage creatively, fostering volunteer work as well as new ways of employability. It focuses on the added value youth participation can offer at the individual (sense of accountability, active civic engagement, identity and competences building) and societal level (inter-cultural and inter-generational dialogue, appreciation of cultural differences, youth-friendly innovations).
ABsTrACT The concept of participatory conservation of cultural heritage involves the investigatio... more ABsTrACT The concept of participatory conservation of cultural heritage involves the investigation of ways in which community members can be encouraged to become active actors and collaborators in the preservation/restoration process of cultural heritage assets and, beyond that, promoters of tourism policies and processes and the cultural, ethnographic and religious values that such assets embody. This paper aims to present some forms of participation in the conservation of the cultural heritage process as an important part of integrated scientific conservation management, starting from an important series of documents on international policy in the field.
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