Landscapes and landmarks of Canada : real, imagined, (re)viewed /
The image of the "land" is an ongoing trope in conceptions of Canada, from the national anthem and the flag to the symbols on coins, the land and nature remain linked to the Canadian sense of belonging and to the image of the nation abroad. Linguistic landscapes reflect the multi-faceted i...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Waterloo, Ontario :
Wilfrid Laurier University Press,
[2017]
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| Series: | Cultural studies series (Waterloo, Ont.)
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| Summary: | The image of the "land" is an ongoing trope in conceptions of Canada, from the national anthem and the flag to the symbols on coins, the land and nature remain linked to the Canadian sense of belonging and to the image of the nation abroad. Linguistic landscapes reflect the multi-faceted identities and cultural richness of the nations. Earlier portrayals of the land focused on unspoiled landscape, depicted in the paintings of the Group of Seven, for example. Contemporary notions of identity, belonging and citizenship are established, contested and legitimized within sites and institutions of public culture, heritage and representation that reflect integration with the land, transforming landscape into landmarks. The Highway of Heroes originating at Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Ontario and Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site in Québec are examples of landmarks that transform landscape into a built environment that endeavours to respect the land while using it as a site to commemorate, celebrate and promote Canadian identity. Similarly in literature and the arts, the creation of the built environment and the interaction among those who share it is a recurrent theme. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 286 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781771122016 1771122013 |