Zprávy památkové péče 2015, 75(2):176-180
Educational programs as a tool for understanding industrial heritage
The topic of this article was chosen as a response to the current position of technical monuments of the cultural heritage fund. The term is accepted by the broad non-professional public. Due to an incomprehension of the importance of the technical monuments and their values (architectural and artistic value, technological stream, evidence of human activity development, etc.), however, important sites are being destroyed, the original technical equipment is being lost, and inadequate architectural conversions are taking place. One of the solutions (which may improve the current situation) is gradual public education arranged through educational programs for both children and adult visitors. The paper also includes examples of domestic educational programs with "technical" content and a factual analysis of the drawbacks and advantages of these activities within the authentic environment of industrial buildings.
Keywords: technical monument, education, industry, cultural heritage, educational programs, cultivation
Published: June 1, 2015 Show citation
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