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Visual Reinterpretation of National Identity in the Public Space of Mexico
Haakenstad Koháková, Magdalena ; Halbich, Marek (advisor) ; Opatrný, Josef (referee) ; Mácha, Přemysl (referee)
Visual Reinterpretation of National Identity in the Public Space of Mexico Visual communication in public spaces of Mexico has been significantly shaping collective identity, from pre-Columbian times to nowadays. This PhD thesis analyzes the visual aspect of cultural and religious identity in pre-Columbian and colonial eras, later, the discussion is led through the development of the modern day national identity that followed while concurrently explaining how former structural characteristics were partially maintained. Those phenomena are explored from two vantage points: that of the cultural and political elites and that of the general population. However, these perspectives aren't presented in a sharp opposition, rather, as two conjugating cultural streams that have been continuously negotiating and shaping cultural and national identity in correlation with historical and cultural events, including influence from significant others. Accordingly, the thesis explores the official version of national identity, that is promoted by state power, but also how official identity is received into intimate spaces, the everydayness of the bearers of such identity, its reinterpretation and alternatively, the rejections. Since public art (mural art, popular graphics, graffiti, stencil art and other diverse means of...
Certifikovaná metodika: Ochrana místních a pomístních jmen a urbanonym jako zdroje lokální, regionální a národní identity a kulturního dědictví
David, Jaroslav ; Mácha, Přemysl
This methodology presents the principal reasons, guidelines, and procedures for the protection of place names as cultural heritage. The methodology first summarizes the general principles of place names conservation and subsequently describes the individual methods of their protection in cities and villages in view of the specific charater of place names and factors which endanger them in different types of settlements. The methodology can be particularly useful for representatives and employees of public and state institutions and local government, or museums, archives and schools, who can significantly contribute to the conservation of the cultural heritage value of place names.
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