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Imaging the materiality of a diaspora: Recording the biographies of Greek Orthodox church buildings in London
Author(s) -
Trimmis Konstantinos P.,
Salapatas Dimitris,
Marini Christina
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
anthropology today
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1467-8322
pISSN - 0268-540X
DOI - 10.1111/1467-8322.12651
Subject(s) - materiality (auditing) , diaspora , narrative , homeland , history , aesthetics , sociology , literature , art , gender studies , law , politics , political science
The materiality of world diasporas – in every form, from landmark features to everyday objects – is a relatively modern approach towards studying the diasporas' relationship with both homeland and hostland. Photo narratives and various modes of imaging can be employed to better record, assess and disseminate the narratives of diasporic lifeways in terms of their material culture. This article examines how Greek Orthodox communities have altered Western denomination church buildings in London to serve their spiritual and community needs. The new, amalgamated characteristics are described, while the debate around the role these religious communities should play in the hostland is also discussed.