Articles Explanatory Notes significance. Article 23. Conserving use 27.2 Existing fabric, use, Continuing, modifying or reinstating a significant may be appropriate use and associations and preferred forms of conservation. should meanings be adequately Article 24. Retaining associations and meanings recorded before any changes are 24.1 Significant between people and a should be associations place made to the place. respected, retained and not obscured. Opportunities for the commemoration and celebration of these associations interpretation, should be investigated and implemented. These may require changes to significant 24.2 Significant including spiritual values, of a should be meanings, place fabric but they should be minimised. In respected. Opportunities for the continuation or revival of these some cases, continuing a significant use or meanings should be investigated and implemented. practice may involve substantial new work. For many places associations will be Article 25. Interpretation linked to use. The of many places is not readily apparent, and should cultural significance be explained by Interpretation should enhance interpretation. understanding and enjoyment, and be culturally appropriate. Conservation Practice Article 26. Applying the Burra Charter process 26.1 Work on a should be preceded by studies to understand the place place which should include analysis of physical, documentary, oral and other evidence, drawing on appropriate knowledge, skills and disciplines. 26.2 Written statements of and policy for the cultural significance place should be prepared, justified and accompanied by supporting evidence. The statements of significance and policy should be incorporated into a management plan for the place. The results of studies should be up to 26.3 Groups and individuals with with a place as well as those associations date, regularly reviewed and revised as involved in its management should be provided with opportunities to necessar y. contribute to and participate in understanding the cultural significance of the place. Where appropriate they should also have opportunities to participate in its and management. conservation Statements of significance and policy should be kept up to date by regular review and revision as necessary. The Article 27. Managing change management plan may deal with other matters related to the management of the 27.1 The impact of proposed changes on the of a cultural significance place place. should be analysed with reference to the statement of significance and the policy for managing the place. It may be necessary to modify proposed changes following analysis to better retain cultural 8 A u s t r a l i a IC O M O S I n c The Burra Charter, 1999
Articles Explanatory Notes Article 23. Conserving use Continuing, modifying or reinstating a significant use may be appropriate and preferred forms of conservation. Article 24. Retaining associations and meanings 24.1 Significant associations between people and a place should be respected, retained and not obscured. Opportunities for the interpretation, commemoration and celebration of these associations should be investigated and implemented. 24.2 Significant meanings, including spiritual values, of a place should be respected. Opportunities for the continuation or revival of these meanings should be investigated and implemented. Article 25. Interpretation The cultural significance of many places is not readily apparent, and should be explained by interpretation. Interpretation should enhance understanding and enjoyment, and be culturally appropriate. Conservation Practice Article 26. Applying the Burra Charter process 26.1 Work on a place should be preceded by studies to understand the place which should include analysis of physical, documentary, oral and other evidence, drawing on appropriate knowledge, skills and disciplines. 26.2 Written statements of cultural significance and policy for the place should be prepared, justified and accompanied by supporting evidence. The statements of significance and policy should be incorporated into a management plan for the place. 26.3 Groups and individuals with associations with a place as well as those involved in its management should be provided with opportunities to contribute to and participate in understanding the cultural significance of the place. Where appropriate they should also have opportunities to participate in its conservation and management. Article 27. Managing change 27.1 The impact of proposed changes on the cultural significance of a place should be analysed with reference to the statement of significance and the policy for managing the place. It may be necessary to modify proposed changes following analysis to better retain cultural significance. 27.2 Existing fabric, use, associations and meanings should be adequately recorded before any changes are made to the place. These may require changes to significant fabric but they should be minimised. In some cases, continuing a significant use or practice may involve substantial new work. For many places associations will be linked to use. The results of studies should be up to date, regularly reviewed and revised as necessar y. Statements of significance and policy should be kept up to date by regular review and revision as necessary. The management plan may deal with other matters related to the management of the place. 8 A u s t r a l i a IC O M O S I n c The Burra Charter, 1999
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