ARIS 2009

Architectural Records, Inventories and Information Systems for Conservation
2 September – 2 October 2009, Rome, Italy
Application deadline:
Applications should reach ICCROM by 16 February 2009 to ensure inclusion in our selection process
This international course on architectural records, inventories, and information systems for the conservation of cultural heritage will address the needs, methodology, and techniques for acquiring and [...]

Conservation and restoration recording course - September 2009

2nd September - 2nd October 2009, Rome, Italy

Since 2003 ICCROM and the Getty Conservation Institute have jointly held a course on documentation for conservation in Rome. This is an intense four and a half week course on various documentation tools including rectified photography, thermal imaging, photogrammetry and laserscanning.
The course will feature a range of [...]

Simon Jenkins on World Heritage in the UK

Simon Jenkins (The Guardian) wrote on Friday 12th September 2008 a critical article on the current condition of World Heritage Status in the UK, challenging new British developments and questioning the role that UNESCO is playing in preserving these sites and their context. He claims,
“World heritage status, enjoyed by 885 sites on the planet, means [...]