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Space and Place in the Mexican Landscape
Fernando Núñez
Carlos Arvizu
Ramón Abonce
其他書名
The Evolution of a Colonial City
出版
Texas A&M University Press
, 2007-04-19
主題
Architecture / Urban & Land Use Planning
Social Science / Ethnic Studies / American / Hispanic American Studies
Architecture / History / General
Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & Social
ISBN
1585445835
9781585445837
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=n_L7ejbjLlQC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
Metaphysical conceptions have always influenced how human societies create the built environment. Mexico—with its rich culture, full of symbol and myth, its beautiful cities, and its evocative ruins—is an excellent place to study the interplay of influences on space and place. In this volume, the authors consider the ideas and views that give the constructed spaces and buildings of Mexico—especially, of Querétaro—their particular ambience. They explore the ways the built world helps people find meaning and establish order for their earthly existence by mirroring their metaphysical assumptions, and they guide readers through time to see how the transformation of worldviews affects the urban evolution of a Mexican city.
The authors, then, construct a “metaphysical archeology” of space and place in the built landscape of Mexico. In the process, they identify the intangible, spiritual aspects of this land.
Not only scholars of architecture, but also archeologists and anthropologists—particularly those interested in Mexican backgrounds and culture—will appreciate the authors’ approach and conclusions.