Heritage and Design as a Daily Practice

Training, Fruition and Therapy

Abstract

This article starts from the premise that the act of drawing is one of the most ancient forms of communication for mankind. And, as one, throughout time it follows the way people see, interpret and position themselves before the processes that build the relationship between people, society and the environment. It aims to present experiences around the perception of cities through the theme of cultural heritage - considering a broad perspective of this term which encompasses daily practices as a kind of art integral to this group - and the observation drawing as a language. For its methodological procedure, three DIVISIONS have been defined to present the experiences that constitute the empiric universe of study: ENJOYMENT (what the city can reveal to me and how I can build narratives - the city as a narrative), FORMATION (incorporating the practice of drawing in teaching, research and community outreach activities I am currently involved in); THERAPY IN THE PANDEMIC (products related to the practice of drawing during the pandemic period). As a result, I identify and verify the importance of the practice of drawing in the process of perception / analysis of the cities, and in the particular case, of the cultural heritage connected to daily practices.