Conexões entre memória e patrimônio histórico: um estudo de caso da Praça General Tibúrcio

Abstract

The present work has as its theme the connection between memory and historical heritage, specifically in the context of passers-by perceptions of General Tiburcio Square about the historical assets erected in the Historic Center of Fortaleza, to find evidence that memory may influence the way people perceive, recognize and value the city's historical assets. In this sense, the general objective was to identify connections between memory and historical patrimony. Thus, with the intent of reaching the general objective of this research, were proposed the specific objectives: to detect perceptions of passers-by in General Tiburcio Square about memories preserved in the square; to verify perceptions of passers-by in General Tiburcio Square about the reconnection of the square as historical patrimony; and verify the perceptions of passers-by in General Tiburcio Square about the value of the square as a historical patrimony. The present research classified regarding the purpose, objectives, approach, and method, respectively, as pure, descriptive and exploratory, qualitative and hypothetical-deductive. As a result, it presents the relevance of the connection between memory and historical patrimony for its perception, recognition, and appreciation, recognizing the need for new research on the subject.