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Architectures of Colonialism - (Kulturelle Und Technische Werte Historischer Bauten) (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The question of what heritage is and how we deal with it is not a neutral one.
- About the Author: Christa Kamleithner, University of Konstanz, Vera Egbers, Özge Sezer, Alexandra Skedzuhn-Safir, Albrecht Wiesener, BTU Cottbus .
- 352 Pages
- Architecture, Urban & Land Use Planning
- Series Name: Kulturelle Und Technische Werte Historischer Bauten
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Book Synopsis
The question of what heritage is and how we deal with it is not a neutral one. Recent events such as the Black Lives Matter movement and the toppling of monuments have made evident how much the colonial past is inscribed in our built environment; at the same time, colonialism affects memorialization and historiography. Hence, those involved in architectural history are challenged to re-consider their positionality. Whose heritage are colonial sites? Which conflicting memories are attached to them? How are archives and material evidence reassessed to bring forward the stories of marginalized subjects? Following the call for decolonization, this volume explores historical methodologies and shows the entanglement of narratives at architectural sites, bringing together archaeology, architectural history, and heritage studies.
- A contribution to the current debate on decolonization and memorialization
- Interdisciplinary perspectives on architecture and heritage
- International range of authors
About the Author
Christa Kamleithner, University of Konstanz, Vera Egbers, Özge Sezer, Alexandra Skedzuhn-Safir, Albrecht Wiesener, BTU Cottbus
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