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Synopsis
New light on Maya architecture from a palm-built beginning. This scholarly essay argues that the Maya arch grew from the humble palm-thatched na, a simple dwelling, not from exotic foreign origins. By tracing environmental change and building practices, it links the primitive hut to the grand stone structures of Yucatan.
In clear, accessible language, the author shows how terraces and elevated bases were used to improve comfort in a hot climate, and how the edifice represents a progression from a native shelter to complex stone and lime works. The book focuses on the idea that the na is the germ unit of the edifice, with the stone buildings simply larger expressions of this basic form.
What you’ll encounter
- A step-by-step argument for a local, environment-driven development of Maya architecture
- Comparisons between palm-thatched homes and terraced stone centers
- Examples illustrating how architectural ideas evolve from simple to monumental
- A focus on design, function, and climate in shaping long-lasting constructions
Ideal for readers of archaeology and Maya studies who want a focused, evidence-based perspective on how large stone centers may have arisen from everyday beginnings.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a revolutionary examination of the genesis of the Maya arch, an architectural enigma that had long baffled archeologists. The author delves into extensive Mayan nas, the primitive thatched huts that existed centuries before the stone structures. Through a comparative study of the two, the author reveals that the sophisticated stone arch was not a foreign import, but an indigenous development that evolved from the very heart of Mayan culture. This fascinating journey through time unveils the dynamic interplay between tradition and innovation, shedding light on the origins and evolution of one of humanity's architectural marvels. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333803926_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333803926
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