The Italian landscape is arranged in a constellation of small villages like San Gimignano, historical towns situated on hills and mountains that are the symbol of a past rich in traditions where time seems to stand still. This landscape is etched in the faces of old men and women, in the very little streets and squares, in the hanging garden and on the walls of stone buildings. In these places there has developed a characteristic memory of practices, customs and traditions and also a typical art of inhabiting. We can define this kind of heritage as “neglected cultural heritages”—which includes both artefacts, which are hardly or only recently considered in literature, as well as overlooked historical traces and remains that have lost their relationship with, and meaning for, their places and people—in the belief that their protection, revitalization and re-introduction within the system to which they belonged (or may belong) can significantly contribute in fostering sustainable local development; strengthening or re-creating inter-generational and inter-cultural relationships; and promoting the construction of a new sense of belonging. In response to the increasing awareness of the value of small villages, some initiatives have arisen in Italy, in particular those related to artistic and temporary actions. These projects show the importance of providing, with the involvement of local community, and by protection, restoration as well as valorisation—the conservation of places and memories that would otherwise be lost. These re-activation processes are driven and facilitated mostly by arts and native crafts, intended as practices of re invention.

MILLION DONKEY HOTEL • AND OTHER MEMORIES OF STONE

BASSANELLI, MICHELA
2015-01-01

Abstract

The Italian landscape is arranged in a constellation of small villages like San Gimignano, historical towns situated on hills and mountains that are the symbol of a past rich in traditions where time seems to stand still. This landscape is etched in the faces of old men and women, in the very little streets and squares, in the hanging garden and on the walls of stone buildings. In these places there has developed a characteristic memory of practices, customs and traditions and also a typical art of inhabiting. We can define this kind of heritage as “neglected cultural heritages”—which includes both artefacts, which are hardly or only recently considered in literature, as well as overlooked historical traces and remains that have lost their relationship with, and meaning for, their places and people—in the belief that their protection, revitalization and re-introduction within the system to which they belonged (or may belong) can significantly contribute in fostering sustainable local development; strengthening or re-creating inter-generational and inter-cultural relationships; and promoting the construction of a new sense of belonging. In response to the increasing awareness of the value of small villages, some initiatives have arisen in Italy, in particular those related to artistic and temporary actions. These projects show the importance of providing, with the involvement of local community, and by protection, restoration as well as valorisation—the conservation of places and memories that would otherwise be lost. These re-activation processes are driven and facilitated mostly by arts and native crafts, intended as practices of re invention.
2015
The Experience Economy
978-0983272342
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