Call for papers--ICOM-CC Theory and History of Conservation Working Group

Call for papers
Interim meeting of the ICOM-CC Theory and History WG

"Conservation: Cultures and Connections"
National Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen
15-17 May 2013

The conservation profession is in a unique position to create or
facilitate connections within society, both on national and
international scale, linking cultures across continents and across
time. Conservators are engaged with colleagues internationally as
well as members of allied professions; a conservator is capable of
connecting to individuals and collections in many different ways.

The interim meeting for the Theory and History Working Group
(directly following the CiNC conference

    <URL:http://www.natmus.dk/CiNC>

will be an opportunity to present papers on issues of central
importance to the working group.

Topics could include:

    The impact of cult on conservation

    Conservation treatments or personalities and their impact on
    cultural history

    Historical and contemporary approaches to "Artist's intent" and
    conservation

    A new understanding of cultural heritage encompassing both
    nature and 'man-made legacies'

    The complexity of tangible and intangible cultural heritage

    Conservation priorities in western and non-western cultures

Call for Papers

Authors interested in presenting a paper should submit an extended
abstract (500 - 800 words) by 1 September 2012. The work must be
original and not previously published. Contributions should be in
English and include the contact information for the author(s)
(affiliation, address, telephone, fax and e-mail). All abstracts
will be reviewed by the Review Committee based on three criteria:
originality, quality and contribution to the field of conservation.

Abstracts will be reviewed and approved by 1 November 2012. Selected
authors will be required to submit a complete paper by 1 February
2013 for publication of the conference proceedings on the working
group's website.

Proposals for posters for this event are also being accepted. Please
submit a 500 word abstract by 1 December 2012.

Please submit abstracts via e-mail to isabelle.brajer<-at->natmus<.>dk. Any
questions should also be sent to this e-mail address.


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