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- Book Title
- Traditions in Architecutre : Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania
- ISBN
- 9780195088915
- Subject Area
- Architecture, Social Science
- Publication Name
- Traditions in Architecture : Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania
- Item Length
- 8.4 in
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Subject
- Vernacular, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Référence, Regional, History / General
- Publication Year
- 2000
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Item Width
- 10 in
- Item Weight
- 32.7 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 448 Pages
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Traditions in Architecture: Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania is the first wide-ranging, one-volume study to examine the architectural achievements of diverse cultures outside the Euroamerican tradition. In contrast with traditional chronological surveys of architectural history, this volume is arranged thematically to show the basic commonalties of all human communities. In order to provide a basic understanding of the cultural heritage defining thesediverse groups, both vernacular and monumental works are discussed. The book is divided into five major sections, each of which addresses specific topics fundamental to all societies. The authors discuss thesetopics in terms of particular architectural solutions, comparing and contrasting geographically separated buildings and construction traditions. For example, the issue of architectural meaning is studied through symbolic gardens in China, verbal ornament in the Islamic world, and the wall paintings of Ndebele women of southeast Africa. Beginning with an investigation into the ways in which the continuity of traditional forms is maintained, the authors then explore practical issues such ashousing and food structures, climate and ecology, building materials, and architectural forms and methods. Architectural goals and purposes, which determine what is built, vary from culture to culture andare given special attention. Planning and design-ways in which space is used in patterns of organization-range from urban plans to landscaped settings. The authors conclude with an examination of cultural values, investigating the way in which architecture interacts with social relations, traditional theories, decision-making, and the economics of building. The book is enhanced by over 200 photographs, maps, and charts, as well as a glossary and full bibliography. This unique study willenlighten students and open new avenues of research for scholars.
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195088913
ISBN-13
9780195088915
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1680338
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Traditions in Architecture : Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Vernacular, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Référence, Regional, History / General
Publication Year
2000
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Architecture, Social Science
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Width
10 in
Item Weight
32.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
99-039260
Intended Audience
College Audience
Lc Classification Number
Na208.C76 2001
Reviews
"An interesting and enlightened study that provides the reader with theimportance of architecture beyond traditional Greco-Roman European model. Theauthors help to expand the definition of architecture beyond buildings."--EllisL. Antunez, Truckee Meadows Community College, "The first comprehensive global architectural history text. The writing isclear and the illustrations are excellent. It's the text I've been waiting for!"--Sonia Sorrell, Pepperdine University, "An interesting and enlightened study that provides the reader with the importance of architecture beyond traditional Greco-Roman European model. The authors help to expand the definition of architecture beyond buildings."--Ellis L. Antunez, Truckee Meadows Community College, "The first comprehensive global architectural history text. The writing is clear and the illustrations are excellent. It's the text I've been waiting for!"--Sonia Sorrell, Pepperdine University, "An important book, and one which needed to be written."--Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review, "An important book, and one which needed to be written."--Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review"The first comprehensive global architectural history text. The writing is clear and the illustrations are excellent. It's the text I've been waiting for!"--Sonia Sorrell, Pepperdine University"A great resource, informative and timely."--John Lucchesi, College of San Mateo"An excellent compact expansion to the traditional western world survey."--Thomas N. Howe, Southwestern University"An interesting and enlightened study that provides the reader with the importance of architecture beyond traditional Greco-Roman European model. The authors help to expand the definition of architecture beyond buildings."--Ellis L. Antunez, Truckee Meadows Community College, "The first comprehensive global architectural history text. The writing isclear adn the illustrations are excellent. It's the text I've been waiting for!"--Sonia Sorrell, Pepperdine University, "An excellent compact expansion to the traditional western world survey."--Thomas N. Howe, Southwestern University, "An important book, and one which needed to be written."--TraditionalDwellings and Settlements Review
Copyright Date
2001
Dewey Decimal
720/.9
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
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