ABSTRACT

First published in 1996, "Remove Not the Ancient Landmark" explores the ways that public monuments symbolize and convey moral values. It analyzes the roles that monuments have always played and the influence they continue to exert on societies around the world. The book also explores the origins and nature of humanity in light of the monuments.

part I|108 pages

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chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 4|5 pages

Monument: The Word

chapter 5|13 pages

The Evolution of Humanness

chapter 6|6 pages

The Psychology of Monuments

chapter 7|5 pages

Public Monuments

chapter 9|8 pages

A Bill of Rights for Works of Art

chapter 10|5 pages

Venice—Time and Conservation

chapter 11|3 pages

Monuments in New Countries

part II|122 pages

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chapter 19|4 pages

Raphell, Paradigm of Celebration

chapter 22|14 pages

Cathedral