Heritage and scent: research and exhibition of Istanbul’s changing smellscapes

Davis, Lauren; Thys-Şenocak, Lucienne

doi:10.1080/13527258.2017.1317646

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“…In terms of documentation, while intangible heritage components have been evaluated in cultural festivals [106,107], alongside specific research into individual components of sight [108], sound [109], and smell [110,111], to date, little (if any) research has identified and developed methods to successfully document and archive such a collective group of components in the social sphere. Augmented virtual reality and multi-sensory interactive museums may prove as a solution [112,113], whereby traditional visual and auditory sensations may be enhanced by olfactory, haptic, and kinaesthetic experiences and stimuli for the visitor.…”

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Stille Nacht: COVID and the Ghost of Christmas 2020

Parker

Spennemann

2021

Heritage

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Annually, there are between 2500 and 3000 Christmas markets in Germany. While purported to be rooted in century-old tradition, the current concept of the markets, shaped in the 1930s, gradually transformed from primarily mercantile operations to experiential events. The experiential dimension is a collection of visual, auditory, and olfactory components that create a compound sensory response: the ‘Christmas atmosphere’. The prevalence of COVID-19 meant that traditional Christmas markets were largely absent from the festive calendar in Germany in 2020, disrupting the usual sensory experiences associated with these events. A review of the online presence showed that augmented markets and virtual reality were subsequently utilized in an attempt to re-create the experience and the ambience of the traditional markets, but had limited interactivity with many of the senses. We explore to what extent these multiple-sensory components may have been lost during the Christmas period of 2020 due to the COVID-19-induced transition from the traditional multisensory live market to a predominantly online experience, and highlight problems which arise through the documentation of such complex intangible heritage.

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Stille Nacht: COVID and the Ghost of Christmas 2020

Parker

Spennemann

2021

Heritage

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“…In addition to the interviews, which give rise to a more personal and individual analysis (Ghiglione and Matalon, 2001), the focus group technique is intended to trigger a process of collective reflection on the relationship between individuals (the visitors) and a space (the castle), which justifies its in situ application (site-specific focus groups) (Duarte et al , 2014, p. 386; Chang et al , 2010; Pabel and Pearce, 2015). The literature review (concepts and questions already validated in previous research) and the objectives arising from the research problem informed the design of the semi-structured interview and the focus group’s checklist and protocol: feelings and emotions and imagery (Hirschman and Holbrook, 1982; Otto and Ritchie, 1996; McIntosh, 1999; Calver and Page, 2013); multisensory impressions (Hirschman and Holbrook, 1982; Gentile et al , 2007; Gretzel and Fesenmaier, 2010; Davis and Thys-Şenocak, 2017; Agapito et al , 2013). Albeit they were the same for both groups, the sequence of the questions was adapted according to the proper dynamics of the data collection methods and the interviewees (Appendix).…”

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“…Symbolic and experiential consumption play an important role in shaping the visitor’s behaviour at a cultural tourism attraction, and hedonism is one of the main factors in promoting memorable tourism experiences at heritage sites (Chen et al , 2016). The increase in interest in multisensory, fantasy and emotive dimensions of the visitor experience approaches in academic disciplines, especially in the sphere of sensory experience, has fostered several interesting opportunities for heritage studies and the visitor experience at heritage attractions (Volo, 2021; Rahman, et al , 2016; Davis and Thys-Şenocak, 2017).…”

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Hedonic experiences at heritage attractions: the visitor’s perspective

Bender

Guerreiro

Sequeira³

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IJCTHR

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the hedonic experience and its formation at heritage attractions. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative and exploratory approach was applied, using data from 21 semi-structured interviews and three in-situ focus groups. Findings Findings highlight that senses, imagery and emotions are stimulated by the physical landscape and by triggers of memorable experiences. Research limitations/implications To further explore this topic, a broader range of heritage attractions and perspectives from the diverse stakeholders involved in the management and consumption of these sites is needed. Originality/value Given the scarcity of research dedicated to the hedonic experience at heritage sites, this study provides a contribution by exploring the visitor’s perspective and points out relevant insights. As the hedonic feelings of pleasure, comfort and related affective responses impact the quality of memorable experiences, relevant implications for theory and practice are discussed.

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“…This is why dedicated concepts such as the Porteus (1990, p. 26) smellmark, an olfactory type of landmark, can be extremely helpful. In this line, a smellmark in Istanbul would be the fragrant spice market, recently recorded by Davis and Thys-Şenocak (2017). While the smells of historic buildings are considered part of their significance, other scents of value can be understood from the perspective of intangible cultural heritage (ICH), which concerns "practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills" (UNESCO, 2020).…”

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From Smelly Buildings to the Scented Past: An Overview of Olfactory Heritage

Bembibre

Strlič

2022

Front. Psychol.

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Olfactory heritage is an aspect of cultural heritage concerning the smells that are meaningful to a community due to their connections with significant places, practices, objects or traditions. Knowledge in this field is produced at the intersection of history, heritage science, chemistry, archaeology, anthropology, art history, sensory science, olfactory museology, sensory geography and other domains. Drawing on perspectives from system dynamics, an approach which focuses on how parts of a system and their relationships result in the collective behaviours of the system, we will outline a series of practices relevant to this field and identify the elements, materials and competences involved, as well as the connections and interactions. While research in olfactory heritage is currently growing, much of the knowledge that could advance our understanding of this field is still being developed within disciplinary boundaries, leading to little integration of the knowledge and methods and limited interdisciplinary interpretation of findings. In the first part, we review the methodologies for identifying, researching and preserving olfactory heritage, highlighting methodological opportunities and challenges from diverse perspectives like smellscape research, odour nuisance management or heritage science. In the second part, we review the presentation and communication of olfactory heritage in museums and other heritage spaces, outlining the value of presenting scents to wide audiences for interpretation and engagement purposes. Finally, we discuss challenges associated with historical scent reconstruction, and discuss future directions for the field, such as the potential of mining large digital collections for olfactory data.

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Heritage and scent: research and exhibition of Istanbul’s changing smellscapes

Cited by 25 publications

References 35 publications

Stille Nacht: COVID and the Ghost of Christmas 2020

Stille Nacht: COVID and the Ghost of Christmas 2020

Hedonic experiences at heritage attractions: the visitor’s perspective

From Smelly Buildings to the Scented Past: An Overview of Olfactory Heritage

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