The ongoing use of historic objects forms one of the most interesting parts of Global Objects.
Cooke studies in particular the range of ways porcelain and terracotta works have been …

The he beginning and end of a book are the time-honored places to speak of “how far we
have come.” In the case of this volume, we are perhaps also reminding ourselves of how far …

This paper looks at the role that the discovery of unknown human skeletal remains and their
analysis plays in modern notions of identity and connection to place. This theme is …

… I realize you and we, meaning humankind, did not have the easiest relationship. You
have been there since the beginning of humankind and are a testament to our artistic and …

It is a generally familiar story, and from these kinds of starting places, house museums build
official histories that serve as “repositories of the already known.” 3 Buildings, just like …

Originally intended for art historians and collectors, museums and auction houses,
provenance research has begun to infiltrate the general public's interest. This is widely due …

The American Institute for Conservation (AIC)'s Contemporary Art Network, or CAN!, aims to
embrace and explore the influence by and the influences on the conservator in our daily …

This paper reflects the multidisciplinary approach to the conservation and renovation of the
historic interior ensemble of Amerongen Castle in a revived public context. New insights …

The First Colin McWilliam Memorial Lecture: The Human Heritage: A Message from the Past
Transmitted to the Future Page 1 DIDIER REPELLIN The First Colin McWilliam Memorial …