Essays about: "cultural centre"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 143 essays containing the words cultural centre.

  1. 16. A New Dance Pavilion in Dala-Floda

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Simon Kronholm; [2022]
    Keywords : Folkets park; Folkpark; Dance Pavilion; Cultural Centre; Dala-Floda; Gagnef; Wood;

    Abstract : In 2018, the roof of the old dancing pavilion in Dala-Floda collapsed due to a heavy snowfall. Situated in the folk park Strandbacken, the pavilion was an important node in the local community. It was of course used for dances, but also other kinds of events such as parties, concerts and movie nights. READ MORE

  3. 17. Skeuomorphs what art thou? A skeuomorphic perspective on material preference and categorisation in prehistory

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : Alice Larsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Skeuomorphism; material properties; material categorisation; material preference; material perception; material interpretation; affordance; cultural spheres; reflexive methodology; archaeological terminology; imitation; original; centre and periphery; metaphorical material; meaningful material; southwestern French Aurignacian; ivory beads; south Scandinavian neolithic; flint daggers; History and Archaeology;

    Abstract : Past material categorisation and preference in archaeological research are often heavily influenced by modern material perception, through the use of modern language and modern terminological connotations. This thesis seeks to clarify material categorisation and preference in the past, by studying two different skeuomorphs; Aurignacian shell skeuomorphs made from ivory, and south Scandinavian metal dagger skeuomorphs made from flint. READ MORE

  4. 18. Remembering the Lebanese Civil War

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Simon Nissen; [2022]
    Keywords : Lebanese civil war; memory; belonging; identity; discourse.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study examines the memory of the Lebanese civil war, and the sense of belonging to contemporary Lebanon by interviewing Lebanese immigrants residing in Sweden. The study was conducted through semi-structured interviews with Lebanese who have personal experiences and interests in the war. READ MORE

  5. 19. Skador på kultur- och fornlämningar i samband med föryngringsavverkning : med fokus på oregistrerade lämningar

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Glenn Faxhag Raymond; [2022]
    Keywords : röse; kolbotten; kulturstubbar; fossil åker; markberedning;

    Abstract : Årligen görs uppföljningar i Skogsstyrelsens regi och fältkontroller över hur skogsbruket i Sverige påverkar registrerade kultur- och fornlämningar. Hittills har det dock inte gjorts någon uppföljning och jämförelse för oregistrerade lämningar. READ MORE

  6. 20. Zanendaba! Exploring how Zulu traditional storytelling can contribute to better futures

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Codruta Savu; [2022]
    Keywords : South Africa; storytelling; sustainable futures;

    Abstract : Engaging with collective imaginaries to co-create positive stories about the future is suggested as a powerful tool for increasing the social-ecological resilience needed to cope with uncertainty and change. Indeed, as archaeological evidence shows, stories and storytelling about humankind and the rest of nature are as old as modern humanity. READ MORE