scholarly journals Cultural memory and its influence on jewelry design - a case study

2020 ◽  
pp. 44-45
Author(s):  
Milly Man Hwa Lee ◽  
Priscila Almeida Cunha Arantes
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Cultural Memory ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Japanese Culture ◽  
Cultural Symbols ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Form And Function ◽  
Jewelry Design

This work intends to demonstrate the importance of cultural memory, rescuing what was left to us as a historical and cultural legacy by our ancestors. In this approach, the proposal is to build a jewel as a case study, in order to disseminate and value the influence of Japanese culture, with a millenary heritage of a people who worship their ancestors and who value craftsmanship and manual techniques. In view of this proposal, it is intended to discuss these relations between jewelry design and Japanese culture, to establish a cross between memory, history and cultural symbols, an articulation between tradition and contemporaneity. Jewelry as a vehicle for a place full of memories that connects cultures in time and space. It will be presented as references the work of jewelry designers Kazumi Nagano, known for her work in gold threads, paper and fabrics, and Kazuko Nishibayashi with structured jewelry, yet transmitting lightness and fluidity. In addition as a case study, and in dialogue with the proposed discussion, I will present the jewels that I have been developing starting from my oriental roots and my training as an architect, seeking to balance the jewels structured with the same concepts that are applied in architecture as per example form and function, textures and full and voids as well as the importance of Japanese cultural heritage, such as origami and shibori, an ancient technique of manual dyeing creating patterns in the fabric that consists of sewing, folding, tying or attaching the fabric to dip in tincture. It is understood that since the most remote times, jewelry is a form of communication, capable of expressing different cultures and the group belonging to it, jewelry has values attributed by each person and is recognized at different times and different peoples. However, the concept of jewelry in Japan differs from that of theWest, probably due to the secular conception of fashion. It was not common to use necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings in traditional clothing, being in charge of the use only by men and women of the nobility. In the rescue of Japanese cultural memory, the concept of what is or is not a jewel is manual work, the raw piece transformed into art and not its expensive raw material. Such memories of an ancient tradition make it possible to recover and rescue fragments that remain in memory that occupy a place in space. This cultural memory can be enhanced as it becomes “raw material” in jewelrydesign, rescuing ancestry keeping it in the present, an eternal return of these memories. It is the materialization of only a very tenuous part of a cultural heritage acquired from our past, manifesting itself as a trend, but in constant change. Therefore, in this theoretical-practical work, jewels reflecting ancient Japanese art will be presented as an inheritance for a contemporary world and as theoretical reflections such as Bergson, Deleuze and Nora clarify questions about memory as multiplicity, and how it articulates in the temporal planes evidencing cultural values of a place.

scholarly journals Developing creative product designs inspired by ethnic cultural heritage

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keiphe Nani Setlhatlhanyo ◽  
Odireleng Marope ◽  
Richie Moalosi ◽  
Oanthata Jester Sealetsa
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
Cultural Symbols ◽  
University Of Botswana ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Innovative Products ◽  
The University

Due to colonisation and globalisation, ethnic cultures are changing and Botswana’s ethnic cultures are no exception to this change. This study aims to explore how the ethnic culture of different tribes in Botswana can be used to inspire the design of new products. A case study was conducted with students at the University of Botswana on particular themes of ethnic cultural knowledge, which inspired them to design futuristic innovative products. Visual analysis was used to assess the student designs for how they informed current trends without distorting their ethnic cultural meaning. The findings indicated that students were able to design using their own cultural heritage, to work in teams, thus, attaining soft skills, and to modernise ethnic cultural symbols to design symbolic, innovative, and futuristic products.

scholarly journals Traditional Architecture in Romanian Philately (II): the Case Study Regarding Households from Chiojdu Mic, Curteni and Curtișoara

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Bogdan-Vasile Cioruța ◽  
Alexandru Leonard Pop
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
General Public ◽  
Traditional Architecture ◽  
Knowing That

As the traditional Romanian architecture is little known abroad and sporadically threatened with major changes due to the incursions of various neo-modernist architectural currents, it is appropriate to bring back to the attention of the general public, the image of what was and still is there. In this context, this study aims to emphasize the beauty and uniqueness of traditional architecture in terms of the tools offered by Romanian philately. Knowing that philately is an ambassador of promoting Romanian cultural values locally, but also abroad, the present study tried to outline this aspect in relation to the ethnographic and architectural specifics. Thus, the architectural specificity of three areas is desired, this time from the localities of Chiojdu Mic (Buzău), Curteni (Vaslui), and Curtișoara (Gorj), using stamps, illustrated postcards, and other philatelic effects. The results of the investigation, carried out through the consultation of sites with predominantly philatelic content (on platforms such as Colnect®, Delcampe®, PicClick®, StampWorld®, etc), confirm the preoccupation of the Romanian thematic philately for the local architecture; at the same time, indicate the availability of the community towards the promotion of the cultural heritage.

scholarly journals THE SIGNIFICANCE OF URBAN HISTORY FOR URBAN TOURISM RESEARCH AND PRACTICES: THE CASE OF BURSA

2015 ◽  
pp. 93-106
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Urban History ◽  
Business Leaders ◽  
Urban Tourism ◽  
Historical Sources ◽  
Tourism Research ◽  
City Tourism ◽  
The City

Heritage is the historical result of past interactions. Urban history reveals components of that heritage in the context of a city and helps us to perceive cultural values in their unique connections. Historians have several kinds of references that are used to study urban history. Travelbooks and yearbooks, two of those historical sources, are deliberately emphasised in this study. They introduce not only tangible and intangible cultural heritage of a city as possible tools for sustainability and diversity, but also are essential references in tourism research for particularly historical academic views. Cultural heritage of today together with those lost or almost forgotten can be interpreted through urban history sources within its own methodology but in favour of urban tourism. The outcome is incomparable data for related territory. Besides, it can generate possibilities to enhance not only cliché methods for urban management but also understandings of business leaders. This paper,therefore, underlines distinctive studies of Ottoman Urban History as interdisciplinary input within tourism literature and for possible contributions in improvement of city tourism practices.Urban history studies are considered along with theperception of cultural heritage. The city Bursa is used as a case study in order to exemplify aims of this paper in wider conceptions for urban tourism research and practices. Introduced and evaluatedtravelbooksand yearbooks are hence written about Bursa. Travelbooksare especially chosen from those written by European travellers within nineteenth century. As a result, evaluation also captures perceptions of travellers in mentioned period. Yearbooks of the same era, on the other hand, are also introduced within the concept of urban tourism and cultural heritage.

Monuments of cultural heritage from the perspective residents – a case study of Mikulčice (Czechia) and Vlkolínec (Slovakia)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Libor Lněnička ◽  
Lenka Dvořáková
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Potential Candidate ◽  
Natural Heritage ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Traditional Natural ◽  
Complicated Task

Considering and deciding of future same territory is a complicated task requiring the cooperation of a wide range of stakeholders and institutions. When it comes to deciding in the areas or sites under UNESCO patronage, it is a process sensitive to other inputs, comments, evaluations and attention from all sides. The following paper provides a description of the main results of questionnaire survey aimed at obtaining data on traditional natural and cultural values in carrying out the protection and care of UNESCO monuments. The model territory were on the Slovak side of Vlkolínec (for 25 years on the list of UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage) and on the Czech side of the Slavonic fortified settlement in Mikulčice, which is a potential candidate for registration on the UNESCO list.

Food, Rural Heritage, and Tourism in the Local Economy

2020 ◽  
pp. 189-219
Author(s):  
Donatella Privitera ◽  
Snežana Štetić ◽  
Tamer Baran ◽  
Adrian Nedelcu
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
A Value ◽  
Entrepreneurial Culture ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Development Paths

This chapter focuses on the manifestations of the values of the gastronomic cultural heritage in geographically and ethnically different territories in southeastern European countries such as Serbia, Romania, Turkey, and Italy. The chapter explores how the development of gastronomy and the food heritage can help to protect rural heritage values. This study used qualitative method. Case studies were used to summarize the local survey results and to consider how an entrepreneurial culture can enhance locally produced food as a value-added touristic experience. Case study surveys in the four countries enable us to get an insight into the cultural values of the gastronomic heritage in each of them, to formulate gastronomic cultural heritage marketing development paths to continue to increase the demand for these values, and hence to revitalize economic activity in the local rural communities. There is a wide variety of different practices in different regions and countries.

scholarly journals Assessing Youth Engagement in the Preservation and Promotion of Culture Heritage: A Case Study in Korça City, Albania

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edlira Menkshi ◽  
Ermiona Braholli ◽  
Silvja Çobani ◽  
Diana Shehu
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Youth Engagement ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Culture Heritage ◽  
National Governments

Abstract The engagement of young people is already considered essential for preservation and promotion of culture heritage. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the European Commission, national governments and numerous organisations have undertaken a series of initiatives and projects that are aimed at engaging young people in the preservation and promotion of cultural values from the international level to the local ones. The aim of this study is to identify and analyse the role of youth in cultural heritage preservation and promotion in a local area, after considering the importance of their engagement. The research has been conducted on the basis of quantitative and qualitative data, which has been collected from primary and secondary sources. A survey is conducted in a local urban area (the city of Korça) that is rich in cultural heritage. This city is located in the south-eastern part of Albania. The data gathered through the questionnaire was later coded and analysed using SPSS v. 20 software. Based on the results of the research, the engagement of youth, especially students, in maintenance of archaeological sites, museums and libraries, training culture programs, guide walk tourist itineraries and participation in local heritage projects, enhance not only their awareness concerning heritage values, but also contributes towards their preservation and promotion. It is observed from the survey that the level of awareness of young people interviewed is higher among those who have been engaged in projects and cultural activities for preservation and promotion of heritage values. In terms of willingness expressed by young people, it is important to emphasise the role that education system, youth and heritage organisations and national and local government ought to play in encouraging the initiatives that involve more young people in heritage activities and projects.

Mechanism of humanistic leadership for success: lessons from Konosuke Matsushita

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 627-644
Author(s):  
Kaori Ono ◽  
Jusuke J.J. Ikegami
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Japanese Culture ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Japanese Management ◽  
Humanistic Leadership ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
A Company

PurposeThis study contributes to the construction of a theory on humanistic leadership in the context of Japanese culture. Although the Japanese management system has been described as human-oriented, there has been limited research on this subject, especially regarding top leaders. This case study focuses on Konosuke Matsushita, the founder of Matsushita Electric (now Panasonic), who devoted his life as a businessperson to investigating human nature. The authors examined how the humanistic approach influenced his beliefs and behaviors, as well as his company's performance. The authors then show how current employees at Panasonic have implemented and interpreted his philosophy.Design/methodology/approachThis research is a qualitative case study. Data were gathered from transcriptions of archived recordings, interviews and Internet documents. They were then coded for analyses.FindingsThe findings show how humanistic leadership can succeed via seven behaviors: building a company philosophy aimed at the prosperity of society and the well-being of people, being aware of one's own weaknesses, listening to others, improving oneself, developing people, respecting people and making a profit for society.Originality/valueThe study identifies the behavioral aspects of humanistic leadership for building a leadership theory and provides insight into how Matsushita's leadership characteristics and behaviors are connected to Japanese cultural values.

scholarly journals A Methodology for Semantic Enrichment of Cultural Heritage Images Using Artificial Intelligence Technologies

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Yalemisew Abgaz ◽  
Renato Rocha Souza ◽  
Japesh Methuku ◽  
Gerda Koch ◽  
Amelie Dorn
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Semantic Web Technologies ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Abstract Content

Cultural heritage images are among the primary media for communicating and preserving the cultural values of a society. The images represent concrete and abstract content and symbolise the social, economic, political, and cultural values of the society. However, an enormous amount of such values embedded in the images is left unexploited partly due to the absence of methodological and technical solutions to capture, represent, and exploit the latent information. With the emergence of new technologies and availability of cultural heritage images in digital formats, the methodology followed to semantically enrich and utilise such resources become a vital factor in supporting users need. This paper presents a methodology proposed to unearth the cultural information communicated via cultural digital images by applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies (such as Computer Vision (CV) and semantic web technologies). To this end, the paper presents a methodology that enables efficient analysis and enrichment of a large collection of cultural images covering all the major phases and tasks. The proposed method is applied and tested using a case study on cultural image collections from the Europeana platform. The paper further presents the analysis of the case study, the challenges, the lessons learned, and promising future research areas on the topic.

scholarly journals Tinjauan Kritis Simbol-simbol Budaya Nias dalam Iklan Produk Minuman Berenergi Studi Kasus Iklan Bermuatan Nilai Lokal Produk Kuku Bima Ener-G Versi “Ayo Wisata ke Sumatera” PT. Sido Muncul)

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 353
Author(s):  
Ariel Sarototonafo ◽  
Widayatmoko Widayatmoko ◽  
Genep Sukendro
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Local Culture ◽  
Research Paradigm ◽  
Critical Research ◽  
Television Commercial ◽  
Cultural Symbols ◽  
Television Media ◽  
North Sumatra

Symbols of local culture especially Nias on TVC (Television Commercial) Kuku Bima Ener-G, version of “Let’s Travel to North Sumatra” from PT. Sidomuncul. Authors conducted a case study of the culture that campaigned Sidomuncul advertising through television media. The study was conducted using a critical research paradigm, which aim uncover Nias cultural symbols in the TVC of products Kuku Bima Ener-G PT Sidomuncul. The results suggested that the symbols used for Nias cultural values embodied in these symbols siding with the values espoused by Sidomuncul.

CASE STUDY: Regional Cultural Differences Within and Across Four Western European Countries

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-47
Author(s):  
Nadine Waehning ◽  
Ibrahim Sirkeci ◽  
Stephan Dahl ◽  
Sinan Zeyneloglu
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Business Plans ◽  
Regional Markets ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Western European

This case study examines and illustrates within country regional cultural differences and cross border cultural similarities across four western European countries. Drawing on the data from the World Values Survey (WVS), we refer to the Schwartz Cultural Values Inventory in the survey. The demographic variables of age, gender, education level, marital status and income vary across the regions and hence, have significant effects on the cultural value dimensions across regions. The findings help a better understanding of the homogeneity and heterogeneity of regions withinand across countries. Both researchers and managers will have to justify their sampling methods and generalisations more carefully when drawing conclusions for a whole country. This case study underlines the limited knowledge about regional within country cultural differences, while also illustrating the simplification of treating each country as culturally homogeneous. Cross-country business strategies connecting transnational regional markets based on cultural value characteristics need to take these similarities and differences into account when designating business plans.

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