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    "ocrText": "AREA STUDY\nArts, Monu-\nCA/MG units will not normally be trained for\nments end Ar-\na specific area but rather for general area\nchives Area\nassignments. Towards this end Arts, Monuments\nStudy\nand Archives personnel can greatly benefit by\nstudy of the general area. Listed below are\nitems of information which, if known, will better prepare the\nAMA team in directing and carrying out its mission.\na. Cultural History: The history of any country or area\nis reflected in and influences its art. A study of the social\ncustoms and mores should be mode because they directly aaffect\nthe history of art and enable AMA personnel to recognize what\nis of value and importance to the country and the world alike.\nb. Religious Beliefs and Customs: Religion has dominated\nthe ert of man from the very beginning. He has dedicated much\nof his major works of art, which have come down to us through\n0\nthe ages, to his gods and the life hereafter. A study of an\narea's religious history and custons, therefore, is essential,\nbecause a. major portion of structures and objects to be preserved\nand protected will be of a. religious nature or stem from reli-\ngious beliefs end customs.\nC. Dominant Leaders in the Field of Art: A study of the\nleading personalities in the ficld of Prt, rchitecture, etc.,\nof the country is advisable whether they be contemporary or\nothorwise.\nd. Mediums and Methods Used: A knowledge of the working\nmediums and methods of art will aid immeasurably, in recogniz-\ning the value of any cultural object. For exemple, in the Far\nEast, jades and ivory play an important part in the art of that\narea. Familiprity with these mediums then, would hnve a direct\nbearing on the mission of the AMA team.\ne. Culturel Aspects Important Only to the Country Con-\ncerned: Attitudes of the people can be directly affected by\nthe ections of en occupying power with respect to the pro-\ntection end preservation of works of art and cultural struc-\ntures. A cpreful study should be instituted by AMA personnel\nin respect to this particular problem with the hope of pre-\nventing conflict with the indigenous population involving the\nlocal standards of art and cultures.\n-54-\nEH"
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