Um plano para a paisagem cultural do Serro, Brasil: novas possibilidades para o patrimônio

Abstract

Within the perspective opened by the expansion of the concept of heritage, some new ideas have played an innovative role. One will be the “cultural landscape” that combines inextricably tangible and intangible aspects oI the concept, often considered separated, indicating signifcant interactions between man and the environment. This concept seems to offer a rich perspective when applied to traditional ideas of the feld oI conservation. From this expanded understanding, it seems possible to propose integrated strategies of intervention in historical centers that can be more comprehensive responses to the complex challenge of urban conservation. As a case study, this paper presents a plan produced for the city of Serro (MG, Brazil) that tries to sustainably preserve the cultural landscape of a protected village in the hinterlands of Brazil, by rescuing its traditional agricultural practices.