REREADING THE VENICE CHARTER: HISTORICAL CRITIQUE AND CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES — CASE STUDIES FROM SEVERAL CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN SHANXI

Xingyu MU; Xinpeng LI

Paper Title

Authors

Xingyu MU
Xinpeng LI

Modality

Abstract

Subject area

1. Historical Context and Heritage Concepts - An exploration of the historical context and conceptual foundations that shaped the Venice Charter, emphasizing its Eurocentric origins and the need for a critical rereading.

Publishing Date

11/04/2025

Country of Publishing

Brazil | Brasil

Language of Publishing

Inglês

Paper Page

https://www.even3.com.br/anais/icomos-scientific-symposium-2024-439820/848604-rereading-the-venice-charter--historical-critique-and-contemporary-challenges--case-studies-from-several-cultura

ISBN

978-65-272-1284-3

Keywords

Venice Charter, Shanxi province, critical rereading, case studies

Summary

his paper critically reread the Venice Charter, examining its application and challenges in the field of global cultural heritage conservation since its inception in 1964, particularly in managing the conflicts between globalization and local conservation needs. Through the analysis of specific heritage conservation projects in Shanxi Province, the paper demonstrates how the Charter is applied in practice and its role in facilitating or restricting local heritage conservation efforts. The study highlights that while the Venice Charter has provided theoretical and methodological guidance for many heritage projects worldwide, its Eurocentric perspective has also sparked considerable debate, especially in non-Western cultural contexts. The cases from Shanxi show that local conservation efforts often need to balance adherence to the Charter’s international standards with fulfilling local socio-cultural demands. These examples reflect how practical adjustments and adaptations to the Charter’s guidelines are made to protect the authenticity and integrity of heritage while promoting community involvement and cultural continuity. Furthermore, the paper explores how a reinterpretation of the Venice Charter can better reflect and respect cultural diversity in a globalized context. By offering a range of specific strategies and recommendations, this research aims to promote the formation of a more inclusive and flexible global framework for cultural heritage conservation to meet contemporary diverse challenges. The contribution of this paper lies in proposing a new perspective on how to respect universal principles of global heritage protection while adapting to the specific needs of local contexts, providing significant insights and guidance for both global and local heritage conservation practitioners.

Title of the Event: ICOMOS SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM 2024
City of the Event: Ouro Preto
Title of the Proceedings of the event: ICOMOS 2024 Scientific Symposium Proceedings
Name of the Publisher: Even3
Means of Dissemination: Meio Digital

How to cite

MU, Xingyu; LI, Xinpeng. REREADING THE VENICE CHARTER: HISTORICAL CRITIQUE AND CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES — CASE STUDIES FROM SEVERAL CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN SHANXI.. In: ICOMOS 2024 Scientific Symposium Proceedings. Anais...Ouro Preto(MG) Convention Center / UFOP/ UFMG Campus, 2024. Available in: https//www.even3.com.br/anais/icomos-scientific-symposium-2024-439820/848604-REREADING-THE-VENICE-CHARTER--HISTORICAL-CRITIQUE-AND-CONTEMPORARY-CHALLENGES--CASE-STUDIES-FROM-SEVERAL-CULTURA. Access in: 16/07/2025