Preservation

Examples of Preservation in the following topics:

• Rituals

  • The Shinto Shrines of Ise Jingu in Japan serve as an example of the importance of non-preservation.
  • Issues of non-preservation or wrongful preservation became widespread following the expansion of anthropology and archaeology in the 19th century.
  • Non-preservation refers to the opposite of preservation, either to the physical decay, or more often, the alteration of an object or artifact's intended meaning and/or purpose.
  • There are numerous ways in which non-preservation of ritual or spiritual objects can occur.
  • Many times, the very effort to preserve an artifact compromises its socially constructed meaning; in this way, the act of preservation becomes, in fact, an act of non-preservation.

• Conflicts

  • Destruction, mislabeling, appropriation, and repossession can contribute to conflicts surrounding the preservation of art.
  • While institutions and owners do their best to preserve works of art, it is not uncommon for conflicts to arise due to issues related to ownership, human error, destruction, and appropriation.
  • War, political unrest, accidents, and disaster are the typical outside factors that contribute to preservation conflicts when it comes to works of art.
  • Summarize the events that can contribute to conflicts in terms of the preservation of art

• The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius

  • In 79 CE, Vesuvius erupted, burying Roman settlements, including Pompeii, which were preserved until excavation in the modern period.
  • Vesuvius, which famously erupted in August 79 CE, burying and preserving the cities of Herculaneum, Pompeii, along with the region's villas and farms.
  • Unlike the ash blanket of Pompei, in which organic material decomposed, the pyroclastic flow in Herculaneum petrified organic material, ensuring the preservation of human remains and wood, including the preservation of wooden screens, beds, and shelving.
  • Many of the frescoes, mosaics, and other non-organic materials in both ash and pyroclastic flow were preserved until their excavation in the modern period.

• Preservation and Restoration

  • Preservation and restoration is a profession devoted to the conservation of cultural heritage, such as works of art, for future generations.
  • Preservation and restoration is a profession devoted to the conservation of cultural heritage, such as works of art, for future generations.

• Tombs

  • During the Old Kingdom, mastabas and pyramids were built as tombs for the deceased in order to preserve their soul in the afterlife.
  • The building of tomb structures such as mastabas and pyramids were intended to preserve the corpse of the deceased, under the belief that this would in turn preserve their soul in the afterlife.
  • In order to preserve the body and therefore the soul of the deceased, Egyptians used the process of mummification.
  • The first evidence of intentional mummification in Egypt dates to 3500 B.C.; beginning in the Fourth Dynasty, some parts were preserved separately in canopic jars.
  • By preserving their bodies and providing them with gifts for the afterlife, it was believed that their soul would live on.

• Dura-Europos

  • Its location on the edge of empires made for a co-mingling of cultural traditions, much of which was preserved under the city's ruins.
  • It is the best preserved of the many ancient synagogues of that era that have been uncovered by archaeologists.
  • The synagogue was preserved, ironically, when it was filled with earth to strengthen the city's fortifications against a Sassanian assault in 256 CE .
  • The Mithraeum was also partially preserved by the defensive embankment .
  • This is the best preserved ancient synagogue to be uncovered by archaeologists.

• Architecture at Pompeii

  • The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE preserved many structures in the city of Pompeii, allowing scholars a rare glimpse into Roman life.
  • Vesuvius, which famously erupted in August 79 CE, burying and preserving the cities of Herculaneum, Pompeii, along with the region's villas and farms.
  • Unlike the ash blanket of Pompeii, the pyroclastic flow in Herculaneum petrified organic material, ensuring the preservation of human remains and wood, including the preservation of wooden screens, beds, and shelving.
  • The ash cloud that blanketed Pompeii in 79 CE preserved public buildings, as well as domi.
  • Among the best preserved are the amphitheatre, the Temple of Isis, and the Suburban Baths.

• Romanesque Sculpture: Majestat Batlló

  • The Batlló Majesty is one of the finest and best-preserved examples of Catalan sculptures from the 12th century.
  • The most outstanding of these is the Majestat Batlló, which is also one of the finest and best-preserved examples of Catalan sculptures.

• Archaeology

  • Writings that were produced by people more representative of the general population were unlikely to find their way into libraries and be preserved there for posterity.
  • The material record may be closer to a fair representation of society, though it is subject to its own biases, such as sampling bias and differential preservation.

• Early Jewish Art

  • The synagogue is the best preserved of the many imperial Roman-era synagogues that have been uncovered by archaeologists.
  • The synagogue was preserved, ironically, when it was filled with earth to strengthen the city's fortifications against a Sassanian assault in 256 CE.
  • The preserved frescoes include scenes such as the Sacrifice of Isaac, and other Genesis stories, Moses receiving the Tablets of the Law, Moses leading the Hebrews out of Egypt, scenes from the Book of Esther, and many others.
  • This is the best preserved ancient synagogue to be uncovered by archaeologists.