“African Architecture: Evolution and Transformation”
Published: 1997
Topic: Architecture in present-day "Africa" (from Egypt to Cameroon)
Author: Dr. Nnamdi Elleh
Contents:
Features the evolution, transformation, and development of architecture across the continent
Explores the original, islamic, and western roots of "African" architecture
Examines how these origins or roots influence the architecture of "Africa" regionally
Evaluates historical, traditional, and contemporary architecture by examining the various cultural groups of North, Central, East, South, and Western "Africa" from ethnic, climatic, political, regional, economic, religious, and historical perspectives
Analyzes modern architecture, urbanism, and urbanization throughout "Africa"
Features imagery and drawings from museums and other historical resource
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