Desafios da Divulgação do Património Arte Nova em Portugal

As soon as it was replaced by new architecture practice and decoration design taste, Art Nouveau fell into the limbo of past fashions, becoming so depreciated that many works of art were destroyed. Like the international movement that rescued Art Nouveau, in Portugal its reappreciation begun with the first Art History studies made since the 50’s and became stronger after the listing of Art Nouveau buildings started in the 70’s. Since, Art Nouveau has come a long way that allowed it to escape the academic and official institutes instances and that gave this heritage the opportunity to become known by a wider public. In this chapter, we aim to portray how diffusion and promotion of Art Nouveau related heritage has been done. Listing the initiatives that have been implemented as well as which entities were decisive in those processes are among this portrayal’s main aspects. The relevance of knowing this evolution lies on the contribution it brings to the comprehension of how Art Nouveau is appreciated in Portugal nowadays by both responsible entities and society. It also allows identifying some lingering misconceptions about Art Nouveau, thus underlining the importance of its promotion and, also, of improving the Art Nouveau knowledge.

Patrimônio Cultural em perspectiva decolonial : historiando concepções e práticas

This chapter analyzes the over-dimensioning of the category of heritage, demonstrating how it has become key in public policies for cultural preservation. To the end of highlighting the historicity of the meanings of heritage, it analyzes institutional concepts and practices of cultural heritage and folklore in Brazil, makes a counterpoint between the dictionary terms of heritage and folklore and, then, formulates hypotheses about the omnipresence of the category of heritage, considering, also, the role played by UNESCO. The analysis points out anachronisms in the historiography that refers to a division between material and immaterial heritage, and demonstrates how the mobilization of an integrated conception of heritage can make explicit diverse meanings and narratives, as well as provoke a descolonial attitude towards heritage, which approaches the field of rights.

Cidade Velha de Salamanca : Património Monumental do Século XVI

The policies regarding the protection and safeguard of Heritage through the classification of monuments as Goods of Cultural Interest has benefited the city of Salamanca since the 19th century. Both the historic-artistic complex of “Barrio Viejo" and "Barrio Catedralicio" were included in the list of the World Heritage in 1988. Salamanca has 40 of Goods of Cultural Interest, mainly from the 16th century. This was a time of great progress and adaptation to a new arquitectonic language. This new situation also occurred in other Spanish cities such Santiago de Compostela or Plasencia, favoured by the publishing of the first Spanish treaty Medidas del Romano by Diego de Sagredo in 1526.

FÓSSEIS : Que Património?

Is paleontological heritage cultural heritage? For some readers, the answer will be as immediate as for others the question may seem unreasonable. That is, the answer can range from an imperative YES to a scandalized NO. This is not an innocent question and the answer is not easy either, and it will depend on the perspective of the respondent and his area of studies that vary the notion of adopted heritage. It is also not just a rhetorical question and without practical purpose, since it depends on the interpretation of the legislation and its efficiency. We will see the consequences of these notions in the drafting of legislation and its application, both at the national level and some examples of culturally close countries.

A participação da comunidade no estudo das práticas devocionais e culturais da Foz do Douro

The definition of cultural heritage brings together the several elements of culture and makes us reflect on cultural practices that go beyond the built and artistic heritage. In fact, culture is a universal phenomenon that can arise anywhere and in any time as long as human presence exists. In the process of identifying and valuing the heritage asset, the community participation is essential, which is an active agent in the heritage co-production. When an investigator studies a particular material or immaterial asset, it is essential to understand its current framework within the community to which it belongs. This is only achieved if it is involved in the process of researching, valuing and safeguarding the good. Not infrequently it is the community that provides the researcher with essential sources through interviews, that allow the registration of oral memory, and often unpublished written and visual documentation. Such participation is clearly evident in the current process of investigation of Foz do Douro's cultural and devotional practices. This chapter intends to make known the involvement of this community in the study, in particular, of the Procession of Senhor dos Passos, the S. Bartolomeu Parade and the Foz do Douro Martial Band, whose members are also witnesses of the history of the group.

A emergência da autoria na arte popular portuguesa : o contributo de Ernesto de Sousa

In this chapter, I seek to account for the moment when, in Portuguese folk art, the figure of the author emerges, contradicting the previous dominant idea that folk art was defined by a collective creation. This change in perspective, which occurred in the mid-1950s, has Ernesto de Sousa, an artist and art theorist, as one of the main protagonists. Based on the analysis of this author's work on Portuguese folk art, I advocate the singularity of his thinking on folk art, when compared with his contemporaries, and the importance of his contribution in the inauguration of a new way of looking at this artistic production in Portugal.

Percursos e desafios da mediação no Mosteiro de São Martinho de Tibães

The Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães, once the mother house of the Congregation of S. Bento of the kingdoms of Portugal, is now owned by the Portuguese State. In it, three institutions coexist that perform the cultural, cultural and reception functions, making the whole monastic ensemble a true platform for meeting people, cultures, desires and multiple sensibilities. In this very specific context, mediation assumes an important role, not only as a conflict prevention strategy, but as a process for transforming relations between institutions, personal and social relationships, capitalizing the differences in opportunities for change and learning. We intend to reflect and help clarify the concept of mediation, trying to understand its importance in the field of Heritage Education. Starting with the specific study of a real work context, this chapter goes further by investigating: the presence of mediation in the discourses and practices of the Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães (and at what times); the types of mediation that were (and still are) present in your daily life; how mediation (was or still is) important for the achievement of its objectives; and the challenges you faced (or will face). It also reflects on the role played by mediators, in bringing together the public and the patrimonial asset that is intended to be made known, presenting a set of challenges that arise, also defining what should be their performance profile to achieve the objectives institutionally proposed.

Discursos expositivos enquanto recurso pedagógico : análise de uma experiência escolar desenvolvida entre 2006 e 2017

This chapter elaborates a reflection about using the expository discourses as educational resources in a school context. Focusing the teaching experience of the author, the chapter aims to show how the traditional visits to museums began to be complemented by the progressive elaboration of expositive activities within the school, extending the museum experience in time, which contributed to the students learning and to the valorisation of cultural activities among the school community.

A ampliação do conceito de Património Cultural e o caso da Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré, de Morro Vermelho

This chapter aims to reflect on the amplification of cultural heritage concept, its consolidation at the international level and how the new paradigm can contribute to the assessment of new cultural, symbolic and affective values in relation to goods already legally protected due to its material characteristics. The reflection proposes to revisit and analyse the legal protection and cultural practices associated with of Senhor dos Passos image, from the Main Church of Nossa Senhora de Nazaré, located in the district of Morro Vermelho, in Caeté, Minas Gerais (Brazil).