Format:
XIII, 308 S.
,
Ill., graph. Darst.
ISBN:
0253330432
Content:
This exquisitely illustrated study takes us into the traditionally built dwellings of African society. This "life-in-architecture" material culture reveals the socioeconomic and cosmological organization and the world views of these societies. Bourdier and Trinh connect structural patterns - setting, design, decoration, orientation - to factors such as kinship, gender, history, religion, poetry, and oral traditions. The authors focus on a variety of African peoples, including the Fulbe, Tokolor, Sereer, Joola, Soninke, Mandingo, Jaxanke, and Bassari. Through photographs, beautifully detailed drawings, and theoretical reflections, Bourdier and Trinh challenge the common perception that traditional dwellings are static artifacts.
Language:
English
Subjects:
Art History
Keywords:
Westafrika
;
Volksarchitektur
;
Westafrika
;
Ländlicher Raum
;
Architektur
;
Westafrika
;
Symbol
;
Architektur
Author information:
Trinh-Thi-Minh-Ha 1952-
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