York-ICOMOS Conference: Call for Papers

Call for papers for a 3-day conference on "Conservation Philosophies: Global or Local?" being organized by the University of York, Department of Archaeology - Centre for Conservation Studies.

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Is there such a thing as a global conservation philosophy for cultural heritage?
Should there be? Or should cultural heritage conservation reflect cultural diversity?
The 1965 Venice Charter was based on the idea that the principles guiding the
preservation and restoration of ancient buildings should be agreed and laid down
on an international basis, with each country being responsible for applying them
within the framework of their own culture and traditions.

These aspirations were translated into an Australian national framework by the
Burra Charter, the Australian National Charter, 1979. The idea of universality
was strengthened by the 1972 World Heritage Convention with its concept of
outstanding universal value for properties that might be seen part of the ‘world
heritage of mankind as a whole’, which thus translated universal ideas to places
perceived to be of universal value.

In recent years the China Principles,2002, and the INTACH Charter for the Conservation of Unprotected Architectural Heritage and Sites in India, 2004, have developed conservation guidance related to specific cultural traditions. Do these still somehow reflect the idea of an over-arching conservation philosophy that can be seen to be global? Or are they stand alone documents whose similarities merely
reflect the interchange of ideas between east and west?

Conservation Philosophies:Global or Local?
A three day Conference organised by Centre for Conservation Studies, Department of Archaeology, University of York and ICOMOS-UK
3 - 5 June 2010, King’s Manor, York, UK

CALL FOR PAPERS

The Conference will consider these thoughts through exploring conjunctions and differences between conservation philosophies and principles in UK, India and China. Contributions on the following themes are welcomed:
• Are coincidences in conservation ideas between east and west the result of direct contact and exchange of ideas between conservation professionals in the 19th and 20th centuries?
• Are coincidences of outcome influenced more by changing overarching philosophies – the westernisation of the east (colonialism)and the easternisation of the west?
• Is there an over-arching conservation philosophy which brings east and west together at a global level and within which regional and national principles, policies and practice can be developed, or are there fundamental dichotomies and
irreconcilable differences?
• At a practical level, is there potential for international agreement on methods of, and standards for, conservation interventions at cultural heritage sites?
Abstracts for proposed papers (15 minutes) on these themes will be accepted until
Friday 5th March 2010.

Instructions for Submitting an Abstract (please read carefully)
• Abstracts must be received in ICOMOS-UK by 5th March 2010
• Text of 300-500 words in English
• The page with the abstracts must contain AT THE TOP the title of the proposed paper, the name of the author(s), and contact information (institutional affiliation, mailing address, phone number and email address)
• A committee from ICOMOS-UK and the University of York will evaluate all
abstracts. Authors selected for paper presentations will be notified by 22th
March 2010. Final written and electronic papers must be received by
ICOMOS-UK by 3rd May.
• ICOMOS-UK will accept electronic (Microsoft Word or Adobe pdf files only) abstracts sent by email to camillamassara@icomos-uk.org
• For specific queries on the themes please contact:
Navin Piplani, Director, Centre for Conservation Studies University of York: np515@york.ac.uk
Camilla Massara
Events Co-ordinator, ICOMOS-UK:
camillamassara@icomos-uk.org
Note: Contributions towards travel expenses and accommodation may be available to speakers who are unable to fund travel from other sources.
Conservation Philosophies: Global or Local?
A three day Conference organised by Centre for Conservation Studies,
Department of Archaeology, University of York and ICOMOS-UK
3 - 5 June 2010, King’s Manor, York, UK
Outline Programme
for conference
Thursday 3rd June
Presentations and evening Reception
Friday 4th June
Presentations and tour of York Minster
Saturday 5th June
Site Visit to Fountains Abbey &
Studley Royal World Heritage Site
and ICOMOS-UK AGM
York Minster, UK