Fake Heritage : Why We Rebuild Monuments - John Darlington
Fake Heritage : Why We Rebuild Monuments - John Darlington The first survey of the many redesigned and imitation historical landmarks and objects that dot the globeWhat happens when the past-or, more…
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Fake Heritage : Why We Rebuild Monuments - John Darlington
The first survey of the many redesigned and imitation historical landmarks and objects that dot the globeWhat happens when the past-or, more specifically, a piece of cultural heritage-is fabricated? Some are easy to dismiss as blatant frauds (the Piltdown Man), while others adhere to honest copying or respectful homage (the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee). From 50 replica Eiffel Towers located around the world to Saddam Hussein's reconstructions of ancient cities, examples of forged heritage are widespread.
Amplified by stunning images, the narrative underscores how the issue of duplicating heritage is both intriguing and incredibly complex, especially in the twenty-first century-as communication and technology flourish, so too do our opportunities to be deceived. This compelling book examines copies of historic buildings, faux archaeological sites, and other false artifacts, using them to explore the ethics and consequences of reconstructing the past; it also tackles the issues involved with faithful, "above-board" re-creations of ancient landmarks.John Darlington probes questions of historical authenticity, seeking the lessons that lurk when history is twisted to tell an untrue story.
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