Fotografia como fonte histórica: memória e patrimônio do centro histórico de Piranhas/AL

Abstract

The main objective of this work is to analyze photography as a historical source, in order to investigate its use as a means of preserving the memory and heritage of the historic center of the city of Piranhas, located in the hinterland of Alagoas. The importance of this research is justified, from the social point of view, as a means of collaborating and stimulating the conservation of the local cultural memory. The theoretical reasoning covers the concept of historical source through bibliographic survey, such as BORIS KOSSOY (1989); LIMA AND CARVALHO (2009); PHILIPPE DUBOIS (1993), in addition to presenting some historiographical aspects regarding the images. In this way, photography can be considered a cultural preservation tool, since these records allow the preservation of the culture and heritage of a region, even if cultural practices cease to exist.