Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Cultural Heritage shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Cultural Heritage offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Cultural Heritage at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Cultural Heritage? Wrong! If the Cultural Heritage is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Cultural Heritage then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Cultural Heritage? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Cultural Heritage and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Cultural Heritage wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Cultural Heritage then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Cultural Heritage site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Cultural Heritage, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Cultural Heritage, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
Cultural heritage ("national heritage" or just "heritage") is the legacy of physical Cultural artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations. Often though, what is considered cultural heritage by one generation may be rejected by the next generation, only to be revived by a succeeding generation.
Physical or "tangible cultural heritage" includes
buildings and historic places,
monuments, artifacts, etc., that are considered worthy of preservation for the future. These include objects significant to the archaeology, architecture, science or technology of a specific culture. "Natural heritage" is also an important part of a culture, encompassing the
countryside and natural environment, including flora (plants) and
fauna (animals). These kind of heritage sites often serve as an important component in a country's tourist industry, attracting many visitors from abroad as well as locally.
The heritage that survives from the past is often unique and irreplaceable, which places the responsibility of preservation on the current generation. Smaller objects such as artworks and other cultural masterpieces are
Collection (museum) in museums and art gallery. Grass roots organizations and political groups have been successful at gaining the necessary support to preserve the heritage of many nations for the future.
Significant was the Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage that was adopted by the General Conference of
UNESCO in 1972. As of 2006, there are 830
World Heritage Sites: 644 cultural, 162 natural, and 24 mixed properties, in 138 countries. Each of these sites is considered important to the international community.
A broader definition includes intangible aspects of a particular culture, often maintained by social customs during a specific period in history. The ways and means of behavior in a society, and the often formal rules for operating in a particular cultural climate. These include social values and traditions,
customs and practices, aesthetic and spirituality beliefs, artistic expression,
language and other aspects of human activity. The significance of physical artifacts can be interpreted against the backdrop of socioeconomic, political, ethnic, religious and philosophical values of a particular group of people. Naturally, intangible cultural heritage is more difficult to preserve than physical objects.
See also
External links
- U.S. Library of Congress - American Memory About the collections of photographs, documents and drawings
- Cultural heritage policy - history and resources Getty Museum
- Cultural heritage search engine
- Cultural routes and landscapes, a common heritage of Europe (English and French language)
- EPOCH – European Research Network on Excellence in Processing Open Cultural Heritage
- Mediterraneum. Protection, consevation and valorization of cultural and environmental property (English, French, Spanish and Italian language)
- National Register of Historic Places Travel itineraries in the U.S.
- Web Journal on Cultural Patrimony (English and Italian language)
- Cultural Heritage in Greece on Google Maps
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre – Official website
- Cultural heritage information from UNESCO
- Archeologia.be - Cultural Heritage Law
- Inventory of Heritage Organisations in Europe(English, French, German and Dutch language)
- The Digital Culture Forum (DigiCULT)
- Mukul Dey Archives, Chitralekha, Santiniketan INDIA
References
Cultural heritage ("national heritage" or just "heritage") is the legacy of physical Cultural artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or
society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations. Often though, what is considered cultural heritage by one generation may be rejected by the next generation, only to be revived by a succeeding generation.
Physical or "tangible cultural heritage" includes buildings and historic places,
monuments, artifacts, etc., that are considered worthy of preservation for the future. These include objects significant to the archaeology, architecture, science or technology of a specific culture. "Natural heritage" is also an important part of a culture, encompassing the countryside and natural environment, including
flora (plants) and
fauna (animals). These kind of heritage sites often serve as an important component in a country's
tourist industry, attracting many visitors from abroad as well as locally.
The heritage that survives from the past is often unique and irreplaceable, which places the responsibility of preservation on the current generation. Smaller objects such as artworks and other cultural masterpieces are
Collection (museum) in
museums and art gallery.
Grass roots organizations and political groups have been successful at gaining the necessary support to preserve the heritage of many nations for the future.
Significant was the Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage that was adopted by the General Conference of
UNESCO in 1972. As of 2006, there are 830 World Heritage Sites: 644 cultural, 162 natural, and 24 mixed properties, in 138 countries. Each of these sites is considered important to the international community.
A broader definition includes intangible aspects of a particular culture, often maintained by social customs during a specific period in history. The ways and means of behavior in a society, and the often formal rules for operating in a particular cultural climate. These include social values and traditions, customs and
practices,
aesthetic and
spirituality beliefs, artistic
expression,
language and other aspects of human activity. The significance of physical artifacts can be interpreted against the backdrop of socioeconomic, political, ethnic, religious and philosophical values of a particular group of people. Naturally, intangible cultural heritage is more difficult to preserve than physical objects.
See also
External links
- U.S. Library of Congress - American Memory About the collections of photographs, documents and drawings
- Cultural heritage policy - history and resources Getty Museum
- Cultural heritage search engine
- Cultural routes and landscapes, a common heritage of Europe (English and French language)
- EPOCH – European Research Network on Excellence in Processing Open Cultural Heritage
- Mediterraneum. Protection, consevation and valorization of cultural and environmental property (English, French, Spanish and Italian language)
- National Register of Historic Places Travel itineraries in the U.S.
- Web Journal on Cultural Patrimony (English and Italian language)
- Cultural Heritage in Greece on Google Maps
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre – Official website
- Cultural heritage information from UNESCO
- Archeologia.be - Cultural Heritage Law
- Inventory of Heritage Organisations in Europe(English, French, German and Dutch language)
- The Digital Culture Forum (DigiCULT)
- Mukul Dey Archives, Chitralekha, Santiniketan INDIA
References
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