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The Living House : An Anthropology of Architecture in South-East Asia

by Roxana Waterson
The Living House : An Anthropology of Architecture in South-East Asia - Thryft
The Living House : An Anthropology of Architecture in South-East Asia - Thryft

Anthropology of architecture unraveling cultural connections across Asia.

The Living House is a captivating exploration of the intricate relationship between indigenous peoples and architecture in South-East Asia. Roxana Waterson masterfully uncovers the hidden meanings and cultural significance behind the houses of the Austronesian peoples, extending from Indonesia to Japan and beyond. With rich historical and sociological insights, this book offers a unique perspective on how buildings shape societies and vice versa. Whether you're an architect, historian, or simply fascinated by the diversity of cultures, The Living House is a must-read that will transport you to the heart of Southeast Asian traditions.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Living House : An Anthropology of Architecture in South-East Asia

by Roxana Waterson
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ISBN: 9780804841207
Authors: Roxana Waterson
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date of Publication: 2010-03-10
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, History, Sociology
Related Topics: Architecture, Art History, Design, Anthropology, Asia, Social Justice, History, Social Issues, Gender
Goodreads rating: 4.15
(rated by 40 readers)

Description

The Living House is a pioneering work by respected anthropologist Roxana Waterson that has become a classic in its field. It is first book of its kind to present a detailed picture of houses within the complex social and symbolic fabric of indigenous South-East Asian peoples.The main focus of the book is on Indonesia, but in tracing historical links between architectural forms across the region, it reveals a much wider field of inquiry—covering all of the Austronesian peoples and cultures extending as far afield as Madagascar, Japan and the Pacific islands to New Zealand and Hawaii. As it probes the centrally significant role of houses within South-East Asian social systems, The Living House reveals new insights into the kinship systems, gender symbolism and cosmological principles of the peoples who build them, ultimately uncovering fundamental themes concerning the concepts of life force and life processes inherent in all of these cultures.A vivid picture is produced of how people shape buildings and buildings shape people—how rules about layout and spatial usage impact social relationships. The book concludes with a consideration of present-day changes affecting the fates of indigenous cultures and architectures throughout the region. This book will be of tremendous interest to architects and historians, and anyone interested in the indigenous art and cultures of South-East Asia.
 

Anthropology of architecture unraveling cultural connections across Asia.

The Living House is a captivating exploration of the intricate relationship between indigenous peoples and architecture in South-East Asia. Roxana Waterson masterfully uncovers the hidden meanings and cultural significance behind the houses of the Austronesian peoples, extending from Indonesia to Japan and beyond. With rich historical and sociological insights, this book offers a unique perspective on how buildings shape societies and vice versa. Whether you're an architect, historian, or simply fascinated by the diversity of cultures, The Living House is a must-read that will transport you to the heart of Southeast Asian traditions.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.