Johann Gottfried Herder's Folksong Project as a Pioneering Involvement in Intangible Cultural Heritage : Between Universalism and Nationalism

Key Points

• The central aim is to explore Johann Gottfried Herder's contributions to intangible cultural heritage through his folksong project.
• Analysis of Herder's writings and projects
• Comparison with contemporary cultural heritage initiatives
• Examination of the balance between universalism and nationalism
• Herder's project serves as a foundational model for understanding intangible cultural heritage
• The project illustrates a tension between universalism and nationalism in cultural identity
• Findings reveal the importance of folksongs in preserving cultural memory