{"product_id":"traditions-in-architecture-africa-america-asia-and-oceania","title":"Traditions in Architecture: Africa  America  Asia  and Oceania","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditions 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 these diverse 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 these topics 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 as housing 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 and are 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 will enlighten students and open new avenues of research for scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964887822389,"sku":"ByrdShop_0195088913","price":73.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780195088915.jpg?v=1770483629","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/traditions-in-architecture-africa-america-asia-and-oceania","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}