Exploring the Cultural Essence of Landscape Paintings: The Role and Analytical Methods of Genius Loci Theory
VOLUME 22, 2025
The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review
VOLUME 6, 2023
Jiaxin Tian
School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia.
School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia.
Safial Aqbar Zakaria
Doctorate, Senior Lecture, School of Housing, Building And Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia.
Doctorate, Senior Lecture, School of Housing, Building And Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia.
Abstract
The theory of "Genius Loci," originating from phenomenology, emphasizes the unique atmosphere and significance of specific places. Widely applied in architecture, urban planning, and landscape design, the concept has recently gained attention in cultural heritage analysis. The absence of a guiding methodology for understanding material culture has led to superficial cultural design practices in cities, undermining the uniqueness of cultural innovation. This paper explores the application of the “Genius Loci,” theory in analyzing landscape painting. We introduce the basic concept, fundamental characteristics, and three analytical dimensions of the theory. Through case studies, we reveal the commonalities and differences in landscape painting cultures, emphasizing their interpretive roles. This provides designers with a new perspective to understand and apply material culture in contemporary life.
Keywords :
Genius Loci, Landscape Painting, Cultural Analysis, Cultural Essence, Locality..
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.
Abstract
Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords :
Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty