World Heritage Site: La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
Publication Year: 2023
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHED4D40A1003
Summary
Museos en la Ruta de la Seda prioritize local cultural identity over global standardization, revealing a trend where institutions emphasize regional heritage and educational narratives rooted in silk production traditions. This study compares museum designs across the Silk Road, focusing on their educational and patrimonial dimensions through direct observation of installations, collections, and expert interviews. Despite UNESCO's international framework, each museum studied—including Valencia’s Museo de la Seda, the youngest but housing the oldest institution—adapts its aesthetic to highlight unique local characteristics, reinforcing cultural identity while maintaining educational and heritage preservation goals.
Citation
Huerta, R. (2023). Diseño de museos: estéticas educativas y patrimoniales en la Ruta de la Seda. Aisthesis Revista Chilena de Investigaciones Estéticas, (74), 264–289. https://doi.org/10.7764/aisth.74.13
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