The Beauty of the Gesture (French edition): Objects of the Vine and Wine in Valais by Mélanie Hugon-Duc

A journey to the heart of viticultural objects in Valais

The book The beauty of the gesture by Mélanie Hugon-Duc immerses the reader in theHistory of the tools and objects of the vine and wine in Valais, through an approach combining History, ethnography, and technique. He deciphers the gestures of the winemakers and analyzes the evolution of the equipment used in the Traditional and commercial viticulture, from the 20th century to the beginning of the 21st century.

An object-centered approach and the transmission of knowledge

Everyday objects are the common thread in this in-depth study. They serve as a starting point to explore viticulture and winemaking practices and understand how ancestral gestures have evolved over time. The author adopts an ethnographic perspective, giving a voice to the stakeholders in the industry, who share their experiences and bear witness to traditions passed down from generation to generation.

A richly documented and illustrated book

This book, richly illustrated, offers a careful iconography which allows the reader to visualize the evolution of viticultural tools and better understand the subtleties of local practices. Each page is an immersion into a tangible and intangible heritage which shapes the wine-growing identity of Valais.

Between tradition and innovation

The book highlights the paradoxes of the wine world: both conservative and innovative, It continues to evolve while preserving age-old skills. Mélanie Hugon-Duc shows how Valais winemakers, while respecting their roots, also know how to adapt to new constraints and technological advancements.

About the author: Mélanie Hugon-Duc

Anthropologist specializing in social sciences, Mélanie Hugon-Duc is a specialist in Valaisan wine heritage. She has worked on several research projects in collaboration with the Wine Museum in Valais and has published several works, including Being a winemaker in Valais and This is not a bottle.. "In" The beauty of the gesture, she offers us a detailed, fascinating, and accessible study on an overlooked aspect of viticultural history.

Book features:

• Title : The Beauty of the Gesture (French edition)
• Author : Mélanie Hugon-Duc
• Editor : Infolio
• Collection : Museum catalog
• Publication date January 12, 2017
• Format : Paperback
• Language French
• Number of pages : 235
• Dimensions 28.7 x 23.8 x 2.3 cm
• Weight : 1500 g
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• ISBN : 978-2-88474-382-2