Design and Heritage: The Construction of Identity and Belonging

Design and Heritage explores how design creates heritage,including case studies of objects that reinterpret cultural identity,buildings that evoke national pride,and landscapes embedded with trauma. It questions whether it is possible to promote a truly equitable understanding of heritage that illuminates the social,cultural, and economic roles of design.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Design and Heritage presents an in-depth exploration of heritage from the perspective of design history, delving into the material objects and spaces that shape our understanding of the past. Through a comprehensive examination of processes and practices that contribute to the formation of heritage, the volume brings together 18 compelling case studies authored by experts from diverse countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, Norway, India, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. These case studies encompass a range of topics, including objects that reinterpret cultural symbols, buildings and monuments that evoke national pride and historical memory, and landscapes marked by trauma. Contributors engage in thoughtful discussions on how design functions to create heritage, exploring the complexities of visual symbols, cultural identity, and historical memory. They also consider the challenges of developing shared conceptual models of heritage that can be applied to design and its histories.

The chapters in Design and Heritage explore the distinction between tangible and intangible heritages, examining their implications for design history and heritage. The book raises important questions about promoting a truly equitable understanding of heritage that encompasses the social, cultural, and economic roles of design. By employing design historical methods of inquiry, Design and Heritage demonstrates the valuable contributions of design studies to critical heritage studies. This book appeals to a wide audience, including academics, researchers, students, and enthusiasts interested in heritage, design history, material culture, folklore, art history, architectural history, and social and cultural history.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367540487