1. Book review: Tim Edensor, Landscape, Materiality and Heritage: An Object Biography.
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Bartolini, Nadia
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BIOGRAPHY (Literary form) ,LANDSCAPES - Abstract
In the book review titled "Book review: Tim Edensor, Landscape, Materiality and Heritage: An Object Biography," Nadia Bartolini discusses Tim Edensor's exploration of landscape, materiality, and heritage through the lens of the Barochan Cross. The cross, located in Scotland, holds personal significance for Edensor and serves as a catalyst for uncovering its life story. Edensor emphasizes that the cross has multiple stories and meanings, and he employs relational networks and assemblage theory to capture its complexity. The book delves into the cross's relationship with different landscapes and explores themes of heritage, authenticity, conservation, nationalism, and identity. Overall, Bartolini finds Edensor's account of the Barochan Cross to be captivating and inspiring, potentially motivating readers to explore the landscape and imagine alternative futures inspired by the cross. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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