Pye, E. (2006). Authenticity challenged?. Public Archaeol 5 (4). Vol 5(4), pp. 237-251.
 Title The title of the publication or report |
Authenticity challenged? | ||
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Subtitle The sub title of the publication or report |
The `plastic house' at Çatalhöyük | ||
Issue The name of the volume or issue |
Public Archaeol 5 (4) | ||
Series The series the publication or report is included in |
Public Archaeology | ||
Volume Volume number and part |
5 (4) | ||
Page Start/End The start and end page numbers. |
237 - 251 | ||
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Publication Type The type of publication - report, monograph, journal article or chapter from a book |
Journal | ||
Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report |
The paper focuses on the problems of identifying and conserving authenticity in an object or structure. Using a range of examples it discusses the effects of material change on the many values, both technical and social, which may be assigned to an object. In particular it looks at the problems of repeated conservation treatment and whether gradually modifying the material of the object may eventually erode its authenticity. It explores these issues with reference to the earth structure known as Building 5 at the site of Çatalhöyük, Turkey. This house is often referred to as the `plastic house' because for several years it has been treated annually with an acrylic polymer. The paper concludes by proposing that, despite the presence of the acrylic, the authenticity of Building 5 will not be undermined unless the treatment reaches a stage where it radically changes the surface appearance of the earthen structure. | ||
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published |
2006 | ||
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. |
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BIAB
(The British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography (BIAB))
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered |
15 Feb 2007 |
