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What is cultural heritage an expression of?
The ways of living developed by a community
What are the two main categories of cultural heritage?
Tangible and Intangible
What is produced by cultural heritage as part of human activity?
Tangible representations of value systems
What is an essential part of, according to the definition of cultural heritage?
Culture
What does cultural heritage contain?
Visible and tangible traces
What is passed on from generation to generation, according to the definition of cultural heritage?
All of the above
What organization is referenced in the definition of cultural heritage?
ICOMOS
Study Notes
Cultural Heritage Definition
- Cultural Heritage is an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation.
- It includes customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expressions, and values.
- Cultural Heritage can be expressed as either Intangible or Tangible Cultural Heritage.
Dimensions of Heritage
- Tangible Heritage: visible and tangible representations of value systems, beliefs, traditions, and lifestyles.
- Intangible Heritage: non-physical representations of cultural heritage, such as customs, practices, and values.
Importance of Cultural Heritage
- Cultural Heritage is an essential part of culture as a whole.
- It contains visible and tangible traces from antiquity to the recent past, reflecting human activity and value systems.
- Cultural Heritage is passed on from generation to generation, preserving the community's ways of living.
Explore the dimensions of cultural heritage, including tangible and intangible aspects, and how it is passed down through generations.
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