Acculturation and Material Representations of Faith in Graveyard Memorialization of German Immigrants in the Wisconsin Holyland
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Introduction Gravestones stand as memorials for individuals and families. The symbols and language on the stone are chosen to represent the individual and reflect the beliefs and values of the community in which they were raised for as long as the stone stands. The meaning and range of memorial iconographic elements are informative about the values of a community. Coupling the iconography with the birth and death dates found on the stones also reveals transformations of cultural values.
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تاریخ انتشار 2015