Native American Architecture
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Native American Architecture
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Author : Peter Nabokov
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1990-10-25
Native American Architecture written by Peter Nabokov and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-10-25 with Architecture categories.
For many people, Native American architecture calls to mind the wigwam, tipi, iglu, and pueblo. Yet the richly diverse building traditions of Native Americans encompass much more, including specific structures for sleeping, working, worshipping, meditating, playing, dancing, lounging, giving birth, decision-making, cleansing, storing and preparing food, caring for animals, and honoring the dead. In effect, the architecture covers all facets of Indian life. The collaboration between an architect and an anthropologist, Native American Architecture presents the first book-length, fully illustrated exploration of North American Indian architecture to appear in over a century. Peter Nabokov and Robert Easton together examine the building traditions of the major tribes in nine regional areas of the continent from the huge plank-house villages of the Northwest Coast to the moundbuilder towns and temples of the Southeast, to the Navajo hogans and adobe pueblos of the Southwest. Going beyond a traditional survey of buildings, the book offers a broad, clear view into the Native American world, revealing a new perspective on the interaction between their buildings and culture. Looking at Native American architecture as more than buildings, villages, and camps, Nabokov and Easton also focus on their use of space, their environment, their social mores, and their religious beliefs. Each chapter concludes with an account of traditional Indian building practices undergoing a revival or in danger today. The volume also includes a wealth of historical photographs and drawings (including sixteen pages of color illustrations), architectural renderings, and specially prepared interpretive diagrams which decode the sacred cosmology of the principal house types.
A History Of American Architecture
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Author : Mark Gelernter
language : en
Publisher: UPNE
Release Date : 2001
A History Of American Architecture written by Mark Gelernter and has been published by UPNE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Architecture categories.
Presents a history of American architecture, from the first civilizations in America to the present.
American Architecture
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Author : Leland M. Roth
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-05-04
American Architecture written by Leland M. Roth and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-04 with Architecture categories.
More than fifteen years after the success of the first edition, this sweeping introduction to the history of architecture in the United States is now a fully revised guide to the major developments that shaped the environment from the first Americans to the present, from the everyday vernacular to the high style of aspiration. Eleven chronologically organized chapters chart the social, cultural, and political forces that shaped the growth and development of American towns, cities, and suburbs, while providing full description, analysis, and interpretation of buildings and their architects. The second edition features an entirely new chapter detailing the green architecture movement and architectural trends in the 21st century. Further updates include an expanded section on Native American architecture and contemporary design by Native American architects, new discussions on architectural education and training, more examples of women architects and designers, and a thoroughly expanded glossary to help today's readers. The art program is expanded, including 640 black and white images and 62 new color images. Accessible and engaging, American Architecture continues to set the standard as a guide, study, and reference for those seeking to better understand the rich history of architecture in the United States.
Contemporary Native American Architecture
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Author : Carol Herselle Krinsky
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1996
Contemporary Native American Architecture written by Carol Herselle Krinsky and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Architecture categories.
Why, during the past thirty years, has there been a dramatic change in architecture by and for Native Americans? How does it reflect the revival of language and the renewal and invention of dance, music, and other performance, and the remarkable burst of creativity in Native American novels and poetry? And since architecture requires technical expertise and money, how does this change reflect alterations in the economic, legal, and political situation of American Indians in the past decades? At no other time since the European invasions have the Native nations been as determined to set their own agendas for building or been as successful in reaching their architectural goals. They now claim authority in planning what they need for modern life - office buildings, schools, clinics, religious and community structures, urban cultural centers, houses, and museums, even commercial buildings and casinos. Those agendas often include strategies for making sure that the buildings are culturally appropriate or focus on collective decisions that embody community values brought from the past to the present. In Contemporary Native American Architecture, Carol Herselle Krinsky examines the historical and legal background of this movement of cultural regeneration through the medium of architecture, and records responses of Native Americans to ever-changing cultural situations.
American Architectural History
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Author : Keith Eggener
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2004
American Architectural History written by Keith Eggener and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Architecture categories.
This book presents a collection of recent writings on architecture and urbanism in the United States, with topics ranging from colonial to contemporary times.
The Handbook Of Contemporary Indigenous Architecture
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Author : Elizabeth Grant
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-06-26
The Handbook Of Contemporary Indigenous Architecture written by Elizabeth Grant and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-26 with Architecture categories.
This Handbook provides the first comprehensive international overview of significant contemporary Indigenous architecture, practice, and discourse, showcasing established and emerging Indigenous authors and practitioners from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, Canada, USA and other countries. It captures the breadth and depth of contemporary work in the field, establishes the historical and present context of the work, and highlights important future directions for research and practice. The topics covered include Indigenous placemaking, identity, cultural regeneration and Indigenous knowledges. The book brings together eminent and emerging scholars and practitioners to discuss and compare major projects and design approaches, to reflect on the main issues and debates, while enhancing theoretical understandings of contemporary Indigenous architecture.The book is an indispensable resource for scholars, students, policy makers, and other professionals seeking to understand the ways in which Indigenous people have a built tradition or aspire to translate their cultures into the built environment. It is also an essential reference for academics and practitioners working in the field of the built environment, who need up-to-date knowledge of current practices and discourse on Indigenous peoples and their architecture.
American Architecture 1607 1860
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Author : Marcus Whiffen
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 1983
American Architecture 1607 1860 written by Marcus Whiffen and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Architecture categories.
The first volume of a two-volume survey of American Architecture, this book covers architectural developments from Jamestown to the Civil War.
The National Museum Of The American Indian
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Author : Amy Lonetree
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2008-11-01
The National Museum Of The American Indian written by Amy Lonetree and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-01 with Social Science categories.
The first American national museum designed and run by indigenous peoples, the Smithsonian Institution?s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC opened in 2004. It represents both the United States as a singular nation and the myriad indigenous nations within its borders. Constructed with materials closely connected to Native communities across the continent, the museum contains more than 800,000 objects and three permanent galleries and routinely holds workshops and seminar series. This first comprehensive look at the National Museum of the American Indian encompasses a variety of perspectives, including those of Natives and non-Natives, museum employees, and outside scholars across disciplines such as cultural studies and criticism, art history, history, museum studies, anthropology, ethnic studies, and Native American studies. The contributors engage in critical dialogues about key aspects of the museum?s origin, exhibits, significance, and the relationship between Native Americans and other related museums.
Native Americans Today
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Author : Arlene Hirschfelder
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2000-01-15
Native Americans Today written by Arlene Hirschfelder and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-15 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Literature and educational books about Native Americans frequently present stereotypical images or depict the people as they existed hundreds of years ago. Seeking to dispel misrepresentations, this book examines Native American culture as it exists today as well as its historical background. Reproducible activities, biographies of real people, and accurate background information help educators present a realistic and diverse picture of Native Americans in the twentieth century. With each lesson, the authors include a suggested grade level, materials list, objectives, readings, activities, enrichment extensions, and a list of resources for further study. Chapters cover ground rules, homes and environment, growing up and growing old, a day in the life, communications, arts, economics, and socio-political struggles. Appendixes contain oral history guidelines, global information sources, lists of Native media, and related Web sites.
The British Museum Encyclopedia Of Native North America
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Author : Rayna Green
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 1999
The British Museum Encyclopedia Of Native North America written by Rayna Green and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with History categories.
This encyclopedia explores American Indian history from a Native perspective, through alphabetical entries on events, issues, contemporary and historical art, mythology, gender roles, economics, contact between Indians and Europeans, political sovereignty and self-determination, land and environment. Book jacket.