Title: The specific museum presentation forms of cultural heritage in rural areas, based on the example of the Hont ecomusuem and educational public footpath Abstract: This study focuses on forms of museological presentation for the mediation of natural, cultural, historic and social values, with specific reference to ecomuseums and educational public footpaths. The object of the study is to characterise these forms and on the basis of real examples, in order to highlight opportunities in the field of museological communication that lead away from the traditional interpretation of forms focused on the object, towards contemporary flexible modes of communication directed towards the experience within its context. It also explores the utilisation of such approaches for the development and promotion of the locality and its attractions. The subjects of the research are the ecomuseum and educational public footpath in the village of Hrušov. These features are identified with the locality and accentuate specific aspects of its cultural heritage, presenting them to visitors. The study is the result of ethnological research undertaken periodically since 2017 and it represents an introductory probe into the chosen area. Author: Koštialová Katarína Publication order reference: Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Faculty of Arts, Department of Social Studies and Ethnology, Tajovského 40, 974 01 Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, e-mail: katarina.kostialova@umb.sk, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3573-9353 Source: Muzeológia a kultúrne dedičstvo, year: 2022, vol.: 10, number: 2,  pages: 5-22. Key words: ecomuseums, educational public footpath, natural and cultural heritage, tourism, Hrušov Language: English online full-text PDF DOI: 10.46284/mkd.2022.10.2.1 Title: Pipe organ and organ music in Poland as a part of world heritage Abstract: The pipe organ, as a musical instrument and an important object of cultural heritage, has been gaining increasing interest from the international community in recent years. This paper aims at examining the possibilities of preserving organs and organ music in Poland in an international context. As part of the study, an analysis of UNESCO lists was conducted. Furthermore, the organ- building assets in Poland and tourist products developed on their basis (including cultural trails dedicated to organs and organ museums) were studied. Attention was also drawn to other sites and forms of the organ of possible interest to tourists, and to the functioning of organ festivals during the COVID-19 pandemic and virtual organ projects implemented in that period. In addition, public awareness concerning the organ in Poland and Europe as well as organ festivals and other associated tourist products was examined. Finally, actions aimed at preserving Poland’s organ heritage were proposed with reference to practices in other European countries. It was concluded that one of the possible ways to integrate the conservation of organ heritage is a comprehensive approach through the landscape. Organs and their music also form a part of the local landscape, both as landforms reminiscent of the instruments and as artistic installations and sounds, shaping a sense of local and regional identity. It is also very important to engage in cross-border cooperation (including an exchange of good practices) and educational projects with regard to the safeguarding of organ heritage. Author: Bernat Sebastian Publication order reference: Institute of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland, e-mail: sebastian.bernat@mail.umcs.pl, orcid.org/0000-0001-7224-6534 Source: Muzeológia a kultúrne dedičstvo, year: 2022, vol.: 10, number: 1,  pages: 23-42. Keywords: sound heritage, cultural landscape, UNESCO, COVID-19, sound tourism Language: English online full-text PDF DOI: 10.46284/mkd.2022.10.2.2 Title: Comparison between the impacts of the irrigation systems of Persian Safavid and Italian Renaissance gardens through a descriptive-historical approach Abstract: This article is based on the comparison of the irrigation systems in gardens of two simultaneous periods but formed in two different lands, Italian Renaissance gardens and Persian Safavid gardens. The studies that have been done so far do not explicitly mention the relationship between these two gardens, and this research can be a starting point for referring to historical studies and discovering the possible connections and their effects on each other. The research is qualitative with an interpretive historical approach that seeks to investigate the origins of the irrigation systems of Persian and Italian Villa gardens in the Renaissance period. Methodologically, this study carries out a literature review and case studies by identifying sources in historical bibliographies and archives and by observation in Persian and Italian Renaissance gardens. The result shows some crucial changes occurred to Italian gardens which transformed the form and figure of the gardens. The first and most important one was the creation of running water. According to historical records, two important events are recognised for their impact on the irrigation system: the first was the influence between gardens within and after the Crusader period and the second was Navagaro letters and the impact of Islamic Andalusian gardens on Italian Renaissance gardens.   Author: Okhovat Hanie Publication order reference: University of Tehran, College of Farabi, Qom, Iran, e-mail: h.okhovat@ut.ac.ir, https://orcid.org/0000- 0002-9534-1339 Source: Muzeológia a kultúrne dedičstvo, year: 2022, vol.: 10, number: 2,  pages: 43-60. Keywords: Irrigation system, Italian Renaissance gardens, Persian Safavid gardens Language: English online full-text PDF DOI: 10.46284/mkd.2022.10.2.3 Title: Vita brevis, Ars longa – applied art and modernist architecture in Poland: Transformation of approach to applied art and contemporary protection Abstract: The main aim of the present paper is to present the latest achievements in the process of protection of the applied art which was a part of post 1950s architecture in Poland. During the period 1945–1990 many buildings were adorned with different applied art forms: sgraffito, wall paintings, mosaics and other art techniques. The research focuses on the transformation of the society’s approach to applied art after a period of neglect and different forms of protection. In many cases applied art forms like mosaics and ceramic artworks became longer lasting elements than the architecture which they originally adorned. After the demolition of modernist constructions, artworks are frequently transferred to new architecture. That process proves that vita (architecturae) brevis, ars longa. Author: Wróblewski Sebastian Publication order reference: Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Architecture ul. B. Prusa 53/55, 50- 317 Wrocław, Poland, e-mail: sebastian.wroblewski@pwr.edu.pl, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2574-8395 Source: Muzeológia a kultúrne dedičstvo, year: 2022, vol.: 10, number: 2,  pages: 61-76. Keywords: architecture, applied art, modernism, art, mosaic Language: English online full-text PDF DOI: 10.46284/mkd.2021.10.2.4 Title: Legal protection and safety of works of art and other objects with historical or scientific value borrowed from other countries for the purpose of temporary exhibitions organised within the territory of Poland Abstract: The article presents issues involving legal protection of borrowed works of art designated for temporary exhibitions outside the territory of their country of origin, which have frequently constituted the most crucial elements of national heritage of that country. Moreover, the mechanisms and regulations applied in the scope of insurance covering works of art and other objects with historical or scientific value which formed part of exhibitions organised by museums worldwide have been portrayed. The article presents experiences and solutions applied in this regard in Poland further to specifying international legal regulations that refer to the discussed issue. Authors: Dworzecki Jacek; Nowicka Izabela; Urbanek Andrzej; Szkurłat Izabela Publication order reference: Military University of the Land Forces in Wroclaw, Academy of the Police Force in Bratislava, e-mail: jacekdworzecki@o2.pl , https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9357-5713, Military University of the Land Forces in Wroclaw , e-mail: izabela.nowicka@awl.edu.pl , https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8974-0803, Pomeranian University in Slupsk , e-mail: andrzej.urbanek@apsl.edu.pl , https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0667-4068, Pomeranian University in Slupsk ; e-mail: izabela.szkurlat@apsl.edu.pl ; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6320-8421 Source: Muzeológia a kultúrne dedičstvo, year: 2022, vol.: 10, number: 2,  pages: 77-88. Keywords: collections mobility, collections in transfer, museum, legal protection of works of art Language: English online full-text PDF DOI: 10.46284/mkd.2022.10.2.5