Essays about: "Craftsmen"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the word Craftsmen.

  1. 1. The modern folkhem

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Maritina Klaesson; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : ”Most of Sweden’s surface is covered by forest, 68 percent is woodland; the built-up and landscaped land does not make up more than 3 percent of Sweden’s total land area. About 50% of the forest land is made of pine (Pinus sylvestris), making it the most common tree species in the country’s forests. READ MORE

  3. 2. Understanding the creative process of craftsmen for enabling inner development of sustainable leaders : An exploratory study about the potential of experiential learning

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : DELPHINE PALLUAT DE BESSET; CHRISTIN STEIN; [2023]
    Keywords : craftsmen; creative process; experiential learning; inner development; sustainable leaders; sustainable transformation;

    Abstract : Leaders’ individual transformative capabilities, qualities and skills are critical to the sustainable transformation in organisations. This exploratory research aims to explore the inspiration from the creative process of craftsmen to enable inner development of sustainable leaders for promoting sustainable transformation. READ MORE

  4. 3. How Motivating Factors and Political Vision affect Car-free Initiatives : A study of Stockholm and Oslo

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Sebastian Arora-Jonsson; Leo Björkman; [2022]
    Keywords : car-free; car free; car-lite; car-light; car-free city; pedestrian street; multi-level perspective; MLP; transition; Bilfritt Byliv; the Car-free Livability Programme; Living Stockholm; bilfri; bilfria städer; sommargågator; MLP; multi-level perspective; Levande Stockholm; Bilfritt Byliv;

    Abstract : This thesis studies why car-initiatives are implemented and how political visions is intertwined in this process. These topics are further explored by looking at how certain critical groups are impacted by car-free initiatives and how they can affect polarization. READ MORE

  5. 4. Vestiges of Roman Cult Religion and Household Deities in the Northern Barbaricum: A study of statuettes and other anthropomorphic figures from Barbaricum, Britannia Superior and the Roman heartlands

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : David Stuart Parker; [2021]
    Keywords : Lares; penates; genius; anthropomorphic figures; household deities; domestic religion; cult worship; lararium; romanisation; hybridisation; animism; Romans; Roman cults; Roman Britain; Roman Iron Age; tribal societies; classical art.; History and Archaeology;

    Abstract : This text serves as a fresh approach to the study of Roman influence on the Scandinavian region. This is achieved through the medium of various bronze statuettes, both from the Roman Empire itself as well as in the form of locally-produced anthropomorphic figures. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exchanging cultural heritage knowledge, communicating cultures and participating in community through a virtual community of practice

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

    Author : Rasha Al Massalmeh; [2020-11-17]
    Keywords : Online community; Community of practice; Social theory of learning; Cultural integration; Cultural heritage; Handicrafts; Professional work; Immigrants; Design recommendation;

    Abstract : Purpose: The reason behind this study comes from the numerous difficulties and challenges that have affected promoting the cultural integration of Syrian immigrant craftsmen and decreased their opportunities for practicing their crafts in Sweden. Thus, the main aim of this study is to explore these challenges that eased up their integration and also hindered entering the Swedish labor market from Syrian craftsmen’s experiences to provide potential solutions to real obstacles through participating in an interactive online community of practice. READ MORE