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We decided to achieve this by putting a custom-manufactured bench around the central column as a powerful visual identifier of the village square. Moreover the bench allowed for removing the usual seating from the exhibition space, hence clearing up space while giving visitors a possibility to relax and view the exhibition while becoming a part in its scenography.<br> | We decided to achieve this by putting a custom-manufactured bench around the central column as a powerful visual identifier of the village square. Moreover the bench allowed for removing the usual seating from the exhibition space, hence clearing up space while giving visitors a possibility to relax and view the exhibition while becoming a part in its scenography.<br> | ||
Two more objects involved in typical annual (village) celebrations in traditional agricultural societies were also added to the display: a crown for decorating cows (Kuhkranz) and a "harvest crown" (Erntekrone).<br> | Two more objects involved in typical annual (village) celebrations in traditional agricultural societies were also added to the display: a crown for decorating cows (Kuhkranz) and a "harvest crown" (Erntekrone).<br> | ||
To further develop the village concept and to enhance awareness of the importance of domestication for the history of civilization, we designed the logo as a village's coat of arms displaying both an animal and plant species. In addition to the cow head and wheat head, two tools were included into the logo. The crook (sheperd's staff) and flail, have been ancient insignia of both political and clerical power dating back to the age of Egyptian pharaos. Since we were able to actually lend the two tools for the exhibition, we very much liked the idea to use their accurate | To further develop the village concept and to enhance awareness of the importance of domestication for the history of civilization, we designed the logo as a village's coat of arms displaying both an animal and plant species. In addition to the cow head and wheat head, two tools were included into the logo. The crook (sheperd's staff) and flail, have been ancient insignia of both political and clerical power dating back to the age of Egyptian pharaos. Since we were able to actually lend the two tools for the exhibition, we very much liked the idea to use their accurate representation for the graphic logo. In the exhibition the logo was composited from a background print on heavy jute with the tools mounted across. Hence, visitors would be able to find "the real thing" in the exhibition they previously had already seen printed or online.<br> | ||
Moreover, the Bible's First Book of Moses (Genesis), Chapter 4 introduces the brothers Cain and Abel as the first farmers, hence the biblical beginning of civilization is linked with plant and animal domestication: ''And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.'' | Moreover, the Bible's First Book of Moses (Genesis), Chapter 4 introduces the brothers Cain and Abel as the first farmers, hence the biblical beginning of civilization is linked with plant and animal domestication: ''And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.'' | ||
We found it made sense to show our coat of arms together with the Book of Moses quote to demonstrate the effect and importance of domestication not only for plant and animal evolution and diversity but also for cultural history and the evolution of political, social and religious systems.<br> | We found it made sense to show our coat of arms together with the Book of Moses quote to demonstrate the effect and importance of domestication not only for plant and animal evolution and diversity but also for cultural history and the evolution of political, social and religious systems.<br> | ||