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Editorial FRANK MATERO University of Pennsylvania Figure 1. Painted Tower, Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde, 1934. Beginning in the 1930s, a team of American archaeologists, photographers, and architects developed a highly effective hybrid method of site documentation before and after intervention by combining the precision of large format photography with the conventions of architectural drawings. This annotated composite record anticipates the later requirements of heritage documentation, which was first realized through transparent photo-mechanical overlays and today through digital media such as geographic information systems. (Photo by Markley, courtesy National Park Service, Mesa Verde National Park) PAGE 2 .................18237$ $CH1 04-24-12 09:10:04 PS Innovation has always played an important role in heritage conservation. The interdis- ciplinary requirements of the field have required professionals to think creatively and to employ a wide variety of techniques and methodologies. While disciplinary collaboration iswellestablished, thetechnologicalrevolutioninthecapture,analysis,anddissemination ofinformationis evolvingat arapid pace,requiringconstantreevaluationofthe goalsand objectives of heritage documentation. Mainstream technology is now available that allows professionals not only to gather and process data precisely and efficiently, but also all on compatible platforms. This is a critical requirement as an increasing number of diverse specialists with their own language and data requirements contribute to the conservation project and a more informed http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Change Over Time University of Pennsylvania Press

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Matero, F. G. -- (Frank G.)
Change Over Time , Volume 2 (1) – May 12, 2012
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FRANK MATERO University of Pennsylvania Figure 1. Painted Tower, Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde, 1934. Beginning in the 1930s, a team of American archaeologists, photographers, and architects developed a highly effective hybrid method of site documentation before and after intervention by combining the precision of large format photography with the conventions of architectural drawings. This annotated composite record anticipates the later requirements of heritage documentation, which was first realized through transparent photo-mechanical overlays and today through digital media such as geographic information systems. (Photo by Markley, courtesy National Park Service, Mesa Verde National Park) PAGE 2 .................18237$ $CH1 04-24-12 09:10:04 PS Innovation has always played an important role in heritage conservation. The interdis- ciplinary requirements of the field have required professionals to think creatively and to employ a wide variety of techniques and methodologies. While disciplinary collaboration iswellestablished, thetechnologicalrevolutioninthecapture,analysis,anddissemination ofinformationis evolvingat arapid pace,requiringconstantreevaluationofthe goalsand objectives of heritage documentation. Mainstream technology is now available that allows professionals not only to gather and process data precisely and efficiently, but also all on compatible platforms. This is a critical requirement as an increasing number of diverse specialists with their own language and data requirements contribute to the conservation project and a more informed

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