Cultural Landscapes of South Asia: Studies in Heritage Conservation and Management (Research in Landscape and Environmental Design)
Kapila D. Silva's insightful examination delves into the vibrant mosaic of South Asian cultural legacy, pushing the boundaries of traditional conservation methodologies. This enlightening volume invites readers to rethink cultural landscapes as a cohesive arena that brings together an array of heritage elements, thereby presenting a novel framework for preservation efforts across the region. Silva masterfully traverses the intricate web of South Asia's multifaceted traditions, underscoring their distinct potential for self-organization, the enactment of cultural memories, and their inherent relationship with the environment. In a bold critique of long-standing colonial conservation practices and prevailing global policy paradigms, this work bestows valuable perspectives for both heritage management experts and academic researchers. The author's intricate exploration of the region's cultural dimensions compellingly argues for a more integrated and contextually-responsive strategy to the safeguarding of heritage.
- Author: Kapila D. Silva
- Publisher: Routledge; 1st edition (8 May 2018)
- Genre: Architecture
- ISBN: 978-1138601574
- Pages: 296 pages