Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage : A study on the present state of protection of intangible cultural heritage through the work of UNESCO an…

2019

Master's thesis Music Management MU501 - University of Agder 2019 This study seeks to discover the present state of protection given to intangible cultural heritageand traditional knowledge. By looking at the past and present work UNESCO and WIPO, and other related works, the research showcase the process of rising intangible cultural heritage up on the international legislative agenda alongside tangible aspects. Furthermore, the study takesa close look on international legal instruments concerned with both safeguarding and preservation, and with questions concerned with intellectual property. By comparing different legal texts, terminologiesand definitions the research uncoversboth differe…