Date of Award
Spring 5-22-2023
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MA Museum Professions
Department
Communication and the Arts
Advisor
Gregory Stevens, MAT
Committee Member
Madison Krall, PhD
Committee Member
Renee Robinson, PhD
Committee Member
Ruth Tsuria, PhD
Keywords
Phenomenology, Cultural Heritage, Relevance, Italy, Public Archaeology, Community
Abstract
Relevance to the public has become critical for Italian cultural heritage institutions, as domestic visitation to archaeological parks and museums remains low while expectations to engage communities rise. This paper presents a phenomenological analysis of the experience of ancient cultural heritage through the lens of individuals located nearby the Villa of the Antonines Archaeological excavation, in Genzano di Roma, Italy. The findings conclude with a set of recommendations for ancient cultural heritage institutions to become more relevant to the existing needs and lived experiences of the community.
Recommended Citation
Hudzik, Sophia, "Ci Guardiamo il Culo: A Phenomenology of Relevance in Ancient Italian Cultural Heritage" (2023). Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs). 3121.
https://scholarship.shu.edu/dissertations/3121
Included in
Ancient History, Greek and Roman through Late Antiquity Commons, Civic and Community Engagement Commons, Community-Based Research Commons, Museum Studies Commons, Other History of Art, Architecture, and Archaeology Commons
