A heritage of coral stone

Berti, Maurizio (2016) A heritage of coral stone. Other. Coop. Libraria Editrice Università di Padova, Padova, 311p. ISBN 978 88 6787 535 1. [Book]

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In my studies, I’ve dealt with five main topics. The first one describes a method to organise the natural and historical contexts. Nature and art form an important part of our heritage and, as such, they can be critically interpreted. In the second I have developed the issue of how coral reefs have been studied and the interest they have raised in the past, using the fundamental works of naturalists, geologists and travellers of the 19th and early 20th centuries. In the third, I have focused on the previous studies on the use of coral limestone in buildings. The fourth topic examines the methodologies aimed at conserving the historical settlements on the tropical coasts, giving special attention to the environment. Then, in the fifth and last topic, I have analysed the experiences related to field studies. Particular attention has been given to coastal settlements in East Africa: Zanzibar, Lamu, Ilha do Ibo, Ilha de Moçambique, Inhambane, discussing the technology and the methodology used, fields still relatively unexplored.

Item Type:	Book (Other)
Authors:	Authors Email Berti, Maurizio maurizio.berti100@gmail.com
Languages:	English
Keywords:	Architectural heritage; East Africa coast; Coral stone; cultural heritage; case studies
Subjects:	E.CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 06. Cultural Landscapes E.CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 01. Generalities E.CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 02. Theory and doctrinal texts E.CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 03. Monuments E.CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 04. Groups of buildings E.CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 05. Sites E.CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 07. Management E.CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 08. Monitoring E.CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION > 13. Other F.SCIENTIFIC TECHNIQUES AND METHODOLOGIES OF CONSERVATION > 01. Generalities F.SCIENTIFIC TECHNIQUES AND METHODOLOGIES OF CONSERVATION > 06. Analysis of materials F.SCIENTIFIC TECHNIQUES AND METHODOLOGIES OF CONSERVATION > 10. Architectural surveys F.SCIENTIFIC TECHNIQUES AND METHODOLOGIES OF CONSERVATION > 25. Heritage documentation F.SCIENTIFIC TECHNIQUES AND METHODOLOGIES OF CONSERVATION > 61. Others G.DETERIORATION > 01. Generalities G.DETERIORATION > 02. Causes of deterioration G.DETERIORATION > 06. Other
Name of monument, town, site, museum:	Mozambique Island; Ibo Island; Inhambane
Number of Pages:	311
ISBN:	978 88 6787 535 1
Depositing User:	PhD, MArch Maurizio Berti
Date Deposited:	30 Nov 2021 22:20
Last Modified:	30 Nov 2021 22:20
URI:	https://openarchive.icomos.org/id/eprint/2515

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