Masons of Djenne

Informationen zum Autor Trevor H. J. Marchand is Professor of Social Anthropology at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He is author of Minaret Building and Apprenticeship in Yemen. Klappentext Marchand describes the raising of a mud-brick house and explores the technical, social, and magical processes involved in making buildings and renewing the unique urban environment of Djenné. Zusammenfassung Renowned for its mud-brick architecture, monumental mosque, and merchant-traders' houses, Djenne remains one of Africa's most distinctive cities. This title describes the raising of a mud-brick house and explores the technical, social, and magical processes involved in making buildings and renewing the urban environment of Djenne. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents Acknowledgments A Note on Language Introduction: The Field and the Work Part 1. Elementary Lessons in the Art of Building 1. Back to Work 2. Staking a Claim 3. Magic and Mortar 4. Conflict and Resolution Part 2. Portraits of Life and Work in Djenné 5. Master and Apprentice 6. The Michelangelo of Djenné 7. Vulnerable Craftsmen 8. Cat Heads and Mud Miters 9. Yappi's Confession 10. Finishing Off Epilogue: Continuity and Change Glossary Notes Bibliography Index

Product details

• Authors: Professor Trevor H. J. Marchand, Trevor Marchand, Trevor H J Marchand, Trevor H. J. Marchand, Marchand Trevor H J
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.06.2009
• EAN: 9780253220721
• ISBN: 978-0-253-22072-1
• No. of pages: 376
• Series: African Expressive Cultures; African Expressive Cultures; Indiana University Press (IPS)
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Urban, spatial and country planning; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Ethnology