materiaalikulttuurin
Materiaalikulttuurin, a Finnish term, translates to "material culture" in English. It encompasses the study of the physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define and express themselves. This field examines how tangible items, from everyday tools and clothing to architecture and art, are produced, exchanged, consumed, and interpreted within a society. It seeks to understand the relationship between people and the artifacts they create and interact with, recognizing that these objects are not merely passive possessions but active participants in shaping human behavior, social structures, and identities.
The study of material culture draws on diverse disciplines such as archaeology, anthropology, history, sociology, and