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Réf.
41383
Type
conference item
Titre
The historical spirit of Potsdam: between conservation and commercialisation? The Longing for History
Langues
English
Auteurs
Horn, Gabriele
Date
2008
Pagination de section
1-10
Titre de conférence
16th ICOMOS General Assembly and International Symposium: ‘Finding the spirit of place – between the tangible and the intangible’
Lieu de conférence
Quebec, Canada
Date de conférence
29 sept – 4 oct 2008
Mots-clés
World Heritage List / gardens / palaces / cultural landscapes / historic buildings / historic gardens / intangible heritage / historic towns
Pays mentionnés
Germany
Monuments et sites
Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin, Germany
N° Patrimoine mondial
532
Résumé en anglais
The enduring history and spirit of Potsdam startedwith the construction of the Prussian summer palace with terraces
(1744-1747) and park Sanssouci by King Frederick II(the Great). He was a connoisseur and collector of Italian and
French art. He was a king inspired by the muses, but he wasalso guided by the god Mars and these two opposite poles,
culture and military, are the red line of Prussia/Germany.Prussia has its myth of music, literature, art, education, industry,
military, drill, and suppression, and virtues such asreliability and tolerance. How can a city with its marvellous
architecture and interiors recognized by the UNESCO asWorld Heritage Site achieve an optimal balance between
these two opposite poles? What is appropriate for the architecturaldevelopment of this city?
(1744-1747) and park Sanssouci by King Frederick II(the Great). He was a connoisseur and collector of Italian and
French art. He was a king inspired by the muses, but he wasalso guided by the god Mars and these two opposite poles,
culture and military, are the red line of Prussia/Germany.Prussia has its myth of music, literature, art, education, industry,
military, drill, and suppression, and virtues such asreliability and tolerance. How can a city with its marvellous
architecture and interiors recognized by the UNESCO asWorld Heritage Site achieve an optimal balance between
these two opposite poles? What is appropriate for the architecturaldevelopment of this city?
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