HP 351 - History and Philosophy of Historic Preservation

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Description:

Co-listed with HP 551Prerequisite: HP 150 or Junior standingHistorical overview of the variety of philosophical approaches presentin the preservation movement from Ruskin to the latest Charters.Explores changes in the values and ethics of preservation and urbanconservation to set the framework for judgments and choices that maybe made in building projects. Topics include issues related to traditionand innovation, various types of historic preservation, such as "living"museums and private restoration, reconstruction and adaptive reuse,conservation and heritage tourism.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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