Dåajmijes vuekie: A Sami Aesthetic Paradigm

The South Sami concept of dåajmijes vuekie is used to discuss a nuanced system of evaluative norms operating in Sami culture, past and present, in relation to objects, behavior, and activities. Where Western aesthetics may focus on surface appearance, dåajmijes vuekie emphasizes effective action in...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lena Kappfjell, Harald Gaski, Thomas DuBois
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
French
Published: University of Alberta Library 2024
Subjects:
Sámi
aesthetics
traditional knowledge
Indigenous literature
History of Northern Europe. Scandinavia
DL1-1180
Language and Literature
P
sami
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.29173/scancan248
https://doaj.org/article/abd4f2b8a45440b9b98be0e31a188d85
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Summary:The South Sami concept of dåajmijes vuekie is used to discuss a nuanced system of evaluative norms operating in Sami culture, past and present, in relation to objects, behavior, and activities. Where Western aesthetics may focus on surface appearance, dåajmijes vuekie emphasizes effective action in relation to practical needs, social interaction, and ethics. The authors suggest that evaluative norms associated with Sami traditional knowledge and activities can provide valuable insights for understanding not only Sami traditional life but also works of contemporary Sami artists and writers who draw on Sami cultural norms in conscious ways.

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