Remove the Asphalt Paving: De-Modernism
This study explores the urgent need to shift our understanding of sustainability from a human-centered perspective to one that recognizes our interconnectedness with the Earth. It critiques modernity's focus on material wealth and advocates for a transformative worldview that values ecological balance. The paper emphasizes fostering community engagement and sensibility towards the environment by integrating interdisciplinary approaches, critical reflection, and artistic expression. Ultimately, it calls for a profound re-evaluation of our relationship with nature, urging a collective commitment to reimagine our place within the ecosystem and cultivate ecological and cultural "soil" for future generations.
Authors
- Yusaku Imamura
Institutions
- Tokyo University of the Arts (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal
- Published
- 2024-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9isi23.6179
- Primary Topic
- Public Spaces through Art
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Oxford