Programmes

    Research for Concept and Definition of World Heritage Interpretation and Presentation

    Since the enactment of ICOMOS Ename Charter (2008), research and practice of interpretation and presentation has been evolving and changing. This research project aims to redefine the concept reflecting the development. In the upcoming years, the outcome of the research will be used as a foundation for developing new international principles of heritage interpretation and presentation.

    Contents 


    • ‘Interpretation’ is a meaning-making process through communication, participation and experience
    • ‘Presentation’ is a range of methods of interpretation delivery for enhancing experience, raising awareness and understanding, and inspiring engagement with heritage

    Staff in charge


    • Someone Kang, sj.kang@unesco-whipic.org
    • Period: 2022-2023
    • Status: Completed

    Associated Institutions and Researchers


    To be updated

    Project Phase


    YearTitleStatus
    2022
    Defining ‘Heritage Interpretation’ through working group
    Complete
    2023
    Defining ‘Heritage Presentation’ based on target, purpose and impact of Interpretation 
    Complete

    Outcomes


    2022 Theoretical Research Report

     

    2023 Theoretical Research Report

     

    Related sources


    Ename Charter