Thursday, January 30, 2014

1/30 Michel de Certeau - The Practice of Everyday Life

De Certeau illustrates the difference between place and space. Place is a tangible and visual thing, while space suggests movement and memory. Place is a limited variable, while space can be seen as unlimited and extensive. In terms of storytelling, is one more valuable than the other?

In the case study, why is it that most people used the "tour" method instead of the "map" method? 

What is the "Roman ritual" referred to on page 125, and how does it help establish the three differences of the "founding"?