ISS 25 (1995).pdf - The International Council of Museums

geographically and by the contents 2 9 A publication shortly be brought out will deal with the
aspects of a synoptical starting-point.
"The principle 'outside-inside' "
The second is the principle of the relation between the external area and the objects inside the
document center. By this connection of thinking the original relicts. the reconstructions and
memorials at the external area will become to holders of specifical significance in the
contemporary history. Only by a synoptical connection with original documents in the rooms of
the document center individual discussing and historical understanding are advanced
explicitely. Also furthered is the "fmding-sense", the changing one's mind and the ability of
personal consequences in the political dealing with. - These examples could be further exposed.
Ultimately the question is how the visitor will be motivated in his education to a readiness in
humanity. peace and reconciliation. A Holocaust-Museum or a memorial this kind should bring
the visitors looking the tragedy full in the face. but also make a contribution to reconciliation
and to a peaceful life.
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To the 50th memoriaJ-day of the "liberation or the KZ Dachau" a publication will
be brought out m Muruch lJl April 1994: it's lltlc will b.!: "Das Unbtgrclfhche .. begreillich " machen",
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