Essays about: "Community Museum"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 essays containing the words Community Museum.

  1. 1. Reclaiming the Past and the Present: The Presentation and Representation of Ethnic Minorities in Cultural Institutions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Vendula Pokorná; [2024]
    Keywords : Social Anthropology; Cultural Institutions; Exhibition Narrative; Exhibition Atmosphere; Respect; Sámi People; Roma People; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Cultural institutions such as museums and art galleries are important agents in educating the broader public on matters where current awareness is missing, inadequate or inaccurate. In this study, I focus on one such matter, which is the knowledge regarding ethnic minorities, their history, traditions, and current challenges. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Silent University at Tensta konsthall : From educational platform to community building activities

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för kultur och estetik

    Author : Katinka Saarnak; [2023]
    Keywords : Tensta konsthall; The Silent University; Tensta Museum; socially engaged art; pedagogic projects; solidarity; knowledge-exchange; community-building; Tensta.;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes the decade-long collaboration between The Silent University and Tensta konsthall, investigating its role as a lasting, solidarity driven, educational, socially engaged art project within an art institution. Utilizing qualitative methods and institutional ethnography, the study examines the relationship between The Silent University within Tensta konsthall. READ MORE

  4. 3. Heritage Authenticity and Swedish Folk dancers in Skansen Museum

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    Author : Xinying Liu; [2022]
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    Abstract : Intangible Cultural Heritage is a dynamic presentation of the local community’s cultural authenticity and identity (UNESCO, 2003), differentiating it from other tourist destinations. Authenticity concerns arise in modern tourism studies (MacCannell, 1973), especially in heritage studies with a significant trend on safeguarding the "living culture" after 2003. READ MORE

  5. 4. The History and Heritage of the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Memorial Museum : The function of documentary heritage in urban development

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Junyu Pan; [2022]
    Keywords : Theme Museum; Documentary heritage; Urban development; Urban planning; Diversified dissemination;

    Abstract : Shanghai is one of has been a city of high economic and social importance since the early 20th century. The form and historical background of cultural heritages in its downtown districts is different to those in other Chinese cities with protected historical areas such as for instance the Bund area. READ MORE

  6. 5. Conservation or Tourism?: Open Air Museums and their Relevance to Archaeotourism.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : Rachael Samantha Telinde; [2021]
    Keywords : Open Air Museums; Conservation; Authenticity; Archaeotourism; Tourism; Ethics; History and Archaeology;

    Abstract : Efforts of conservation create a conflict between the archaeological community and tourism industry. The following paper will discuss the tourism industry and the conflict between tourism goals and the conservation of archaeological material. READ MORE