Essays about: "monument"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 essays containing the word monument.

  1. 1. Fences are like Ghosts are like Monuments : ephemeral social agreements under the neoliberal rule

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för kultur- och medievetenskaper

    Author : Herkules Jansson; [2024]
    Keywords : territoriality; nationalism; fencing; bordering; monumentality; nationalist symbolism; nation building myths; memory production; Berzelii park; Raoul Wallenberg; territorialitet; nationalism; staket; gränsdragning; monumentalitet; nationalistisk symbolism; nationsbyggande myter; minnesproduktion; Berzelii park; Raoul Wallenberg;

    Abstract : This essay delves into the intricate dynamics of Berzelii Park, focusing on the interaction between the mesh fence constructed in 2016 and the Raoul Wallenberg monuments. It examines the fence as a nationalist monument, revealing its transformative impact on the communal space and highlighting its role in shaping memories, identity, and ideological conflicts within the urban landscape. READ MORE

  3. 2. Cultural Heritage and Nationalism : A Case Study of the (re-)conversion of Hagia Sophia into a Mosque

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Efstratios Lales; [2023]
    Keywords : Hagia Sophia; mosque; Istanbul; museum; memory; cultural heritage;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to assess the cultural heritage implications of converting Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey from a museum into a mosque in July 2020. Through analysing cultural heritage management as a tool that could support the building of nationalism, this thesis explores the links between nationalism and cultural heritage. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Guardian Forest : sacred trees and ceremonial forestry in Japan

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Oscar Nilzén; [2021]
    Keywords : sacred forests; shrine; Japan; religion; forest management;

    Abstract : Forests have played a major role in the development of human society across the world. It is therefore no surprise that a natural resource which is such an integral part of human life gave rise to religious beliefs, superstition and notions of the supernatural in connection to trees. READ MORE

  5. 4. Architecture and Ideology

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Raphael Mertin; [2021]
    Keywords : ideology; autonomy; politics; fascism; monument; wood; heritage; Nuremberg;

    Abstract : This thesis work is a discussion on the relations between architecture and ideologies. Architecture possesses the unequivocal social and cultural power to produce representations of political coexistence through exemplary forms of built reality. As such, Architecture becomes a tool of communication; it can manifest power and  embody ideologies. READ MORE

  6. 5. Queering a Fascist Heritage

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Lina Blomqvist; [2021]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : In this thesis I have tried to understand this great complexity in architecture, when an oppressive architecture can be considered an architectural masterpiece. This conflict is embodied by Palazzo della Civiltà. Italiana. READ MORE