Rescuing Modernity
Global Heritage Assemblages & Modern Architecture in Africa.
doctoral thesis by Christoph Rausch

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Auteur(s)

Christoph Rausch

Uitgever, jaar

Maastricht : Universitaire Pers, 2013

Omvang

230 p., geïllustreerd, 24 cm.

ISBN

9789461592538

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Modern architecture was brought to Africa in the 20th century to ‘civilise’ this ‘underdeveloped’ continent. It was primarily a manifestation of (failed) colonialism. In his PhD dissertation, Maastricht University (UM) researcher Christoph Rausch spotlights the heated debate over modern heritage in Africa. What should be preserved? And would you really want to preserve ‘innovative’ architecture that is now well and truly outdated?

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Locatie in de bibliotheek

Kast 29 - 5: Expanded Space ; Global Art ; decolonisatie

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