The basic factors which make up a city may be listed as economical, cultural, technological, political and socio-psychological. The conceptual framework of these factors is rooted in the origin of the word “city”. The fact that words such as “civilised” (medeni) and “city” (Medina) in Arabic, and “civilisation” and “city” (Civitas, City) in Latin have the same origin, indicates that civilisations are developed in cities. In some languages the origin of the words “elegance” (Civilite) and “manner ... Read more
2010-03-31 14:56:45
The basic factors which make up a city may be listed as economical, cultural, technological, political and socio-psychological. The conceptual framewo...
Intercultural interaction is an important part of global politics. Insomuch as, if we consider that the class structures are not on the political, soc...
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Professor Paul Duncum is the Chairperson of the Art Education Division, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, USA. He obtained his PhD from The Fl...
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2010’un konuğu olarak İstanbul’da üç hafta yaşayan/çalışan Remo Salvadori’nin Sabah’a verdiği söyleşide belirttiği gibi ‘Sanat ideolojilerin yerini al...
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