Vernacular Architecture in the Pre-Columbian Americas

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology
Cover of the book Vernacular Architecture in the Pre-Columbian Americas by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781317238799
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 13, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317238799
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 13, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Vernacular Architecture in the Pre-Columbian Americas reveals the dynamism of the ancient past, where social relations and long-term history were created posthole by posthole, brick by brick. This collection shifts attention away from the elite and monumental architectural traditions of the region to instead investigate the creativity, subtlety and variability of common architecture and the people who built and dwelled in them. At the heart of this study of vernacular architecture is an emphasis on ordinary people and their built environments, and how these everyday spaces were pivotal in the making and meaning of social and cultural dynamics.

Providing a deeper and more nuanced temporal perspective of common buildings in the Americas, the editors have deftly framed a study that highlights sociocultural diversity while at the same time facilitating broader comparative conversations around the theme of vernacular architecture. With diverse case studies covering a broad range of periods and regions, Vernacular Architecture in the Pre-Columbian Americas is an important addition to the growing body of scholarship on the indigenous architecture of the Americas and is a key contribution to our archaeological understandings of past built environments.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Vernacular Architecture in the Pre-Columbian Americas reveals the dynamism of the ancient past, where social relations and long-term history were created posthole by posthole, brick by brick. This collection shifts attention away from the elite and monumental architectural traditions of the region to instead investigate the creativity, subtlety and variability of common architecture and the people who built and dwelled in them. At the heart of this study of vernacular architecture is an emphasis on ordinary people and their built environments, and how these everyday spaces were pivotal in the making and meaning of social and cultural dynamics.

Providing a deeper and more nuanced temporal perspective of common buildings in the Americas, the editors have deftly framed a study that highlights sociocultural diversity while at the same time facilitating broader comparative conversations around the theme of vernacular architecture. With diverse case studies covering a broad range of periods and regions, Vernacular Architecture in the Pre-Columbian Americas is an important addition to the growing body of scholarship on the indigenous architecture of the Americas and is a key contribution to our archaeological understandings of past built environments.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book A History of Psychology by
Cover of the book Planning and Designing the IP Broadcast Facility by
Cover of the book Teaching the Literature of Today's Middle East by
Cover of the book Topic-Driven Environmental Rhetoric by
Cover of the book Shari`a in the Secular State by
Cover of the book Corporate Governance in Government Corporations by
Cover of the book How to Develop a Strategic Marketing Plan by
Cover of the book Agribusiness Management by
Cover of the book New Directions in Action Research by
Cover of the book The Handbook of Comparative Communication Research by
Cover of the book Developing Mental Toughness in Young People by
Cover of the book Principles Of Abilities And Human Learning by
Cover of the book Patient-Focused and Feedback Research in Psychotherapy by
Cover of the book A Disturbance in the Field by
Cover of the book Literacy Teaching and Learning in Rural Communities by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy