Architectural Conservation in Asia (ABPL90146)

This subject offers an overview of architectural conservation in Asia from an international perspective. Through case studies and comparative analysis, the subject explores how heritage principles and policies play out across a range of cultural and geographic contexts, influenced by various Asian building traditions and cultural histories. The subject also interrogates how different cultural contexts have shaped heritage theory and practice across Australasia. Using case studies from China, Japan, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia this subject will explore:

• The Venice Charter, Burra Charter, the Nara Document on Authenticity, the Hoi An Protocols, and various laws and principles that guide the protection and management of heritage in Asia;
• Asian cultural traditions and values, and how these shape practices of restoration and ideas of authenticity in heritage;
• administration and legislation;
• activism and civil society in Asia;
• tourism and overdevelopment;
• architecture of Asian diaspora communities in Australia