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In what ways can local authorities use urban heritage for their own political purposes during elections, whether in compliance with or in violation of the law? How has the strategy of mayors representing different political parties and their supporters changed in Naples in this regard? Professors of anthropology at Kent University, Italo Pardo and Giuliana Prato, discussed these issues with students and professors at Tbilisi State University.
The public lecture by scientists from the UK university was organized by the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology at TSU’s Faculty of Humanities. Professor Italo Prado, who describes himself as a “classical anthropologist,” presented a report titled “Politized Urban Heritage,” based on Italian ethnographic material. The report analyzes the short-term success of this strategy, which simultaneously contributes to the progressive erosion of trust between citizens and rulers. Prof. Giuliana Prato's report “Symbolic Statements, Urban Heritage and Political Projects” is based on ethnographic material from Brindisi (Southern Italy). Prato discussed its importance in reconstructing historical memory and the role of urban heritage in contemporary political projects.
During the meeting, professors and students attending the lecture had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss topics of interest.
