A study of Concept of Power- Tangible and Intangible Elements

Abstract

Local values, or insider-ness, are often used as synonyms for intangible qualities of legacy in conversations about how to treat them. At the same time, expert knowledge is frequently connected with tangible items, wherein specialists have had the capacity to determine what to conserve. This investigation of three Norwegian municipalities uses a variety of approaches from different fields to probe the intersection between individual and institutional valuations of cultural property and its material and immaterial manifestations. Three cities were chosen at random, and their official historic plans were compared with the findings of interviews in which residents were asked to identify things they value in their local region. The research demonstrates that a chasm has been inadvertently created in the appreciation of history and culture. Further strategies for documenting cultural assets and its surroundings are needed to close the gap. One strategy to introduce new approaches and foster local involvement and knowledge of the value of cultural heritage is to conduct experiments with different types of active user participation..