Submission of the proposed Abstract [REF: “Cultural Landscapes and Heritage Values” I UMass Amherst I May 13-15]
Aligning the concept of creating a heritage site with the Conference Theme, I propose to submit a Paper on the Sub Theme: Authenticity and Integrity vs. Change in Living Landscapes, which would highlight the following elements as briefed in the Abstract for the same, appended below. ________________________________________________________________ Aanchal Vidyasagar Gate Scholar – Master in Landscape Architecture I School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi, INDIA.
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Relate to Absolute Authenticity: Change is the only constant. It is the way of life; manifestation of the synergy of energies. Make the four elements; earth, water, air, fire composite with the fifth, the quintessence of authenticity (being genuine).
Imbibing Culture: Living manifestations are inter-dependent. Variation in pace of their change defines the rate of their journey. Journeys generate memories that one associates, naturally.
Create Tangibility: Sites connect past, present, future, and through Makom1 create a sense of belongingness2, serving as living links; memories between who we were and what we have become. Memories record our mental constructs; intangible knowledge passed down through generations of traditions, and tangible bold edifices (symbols of creative diversity & cultural identity).
Integrate the Integrity: Culture is the reflection of values. Values are interpreted through patterns. Patterns are collages of time. Time expresses growth-in-change. Change is the intrinsic attribute of life. Integrate the integrity (healthy composition) to highlight the genuineness of the site.
Express Reality: When a landscape is altered, we fear to lose the place and the sense of continuity to get a kink. These ever-evolving landscapes do not narrate the lore but contain it 3. Hence, “Being real is the key”! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
References 1 Hebrew for genus and loci 2 Historic cities and sacred site: cultural roots for urban futures by Serageldin, Ismail; Shluger, Ephim; MartinBrown, Joan; Pub.2000 Washington, D.C.The World Bank. 3
A Writer's Britain by Margaret Drabble Pub. 2009