Indonesian Houses: Volume 2: Survey of Vernacular Architecture in Western Indonesia: 251 (Verhandelingen van het Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde, 251) - Softcover

 
9789067183055: Indonesian Houses: Volume 2: Survey of Vernacular Architecture in Western Indonesia: 251 (Verhandelingen van het Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde, 251)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 9067183059 ISBN 13: 9789067183055
Publisher: K.I.T.L.V., 2008

Synopsis

This collection aims to attract attention to the admirable achievements of indigenous builders in Indonesia and to contribute to a broader sense of commitment to the endangered architectural heritage in the region. It presents the second part of the results of a research project on vernacular architecture in western Indonesia, sponsored by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences. The volume is intended to provide an introduction to all relevant vernacular architectural traditions and developments in western Indonesia.

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Review

From reviews of Volume 1
"... an impressive volume that brings together a wealth of knowledge and insight ..." - Andrew McWilliam, Anthropological Forum
"... the Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde is to be applauded for a contribution to anthropological scholarship unmatched by any other institution in the world." - David Hicks, Indonesia

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Publisher
K.I.T.L.V.
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9067183059
ISBN 13 
9789067183055
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
724
Editor
Schefold R., Nas Peter J.M.