Browsing South African Journal of Art History Volume 18 (2003) by Author "Steyn, Gerald"

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In search of an appropriate research methodology for investigating traditional African architecture

Steyn, Gerald (Art Historical Work Group of South Africa, 2003)

Africa's building traditions are under threat. There is a real need to subject them to rigorous scientific investigation to support conservation and explore indigenous knowledge systems. But the taxonomy is still immature ...
Two traditional African settlements - context and configuration

Steyn, Gerald; Roodt, André (Art Historical Work Group of South Africa, 2003)

Vernacular African settlements and buildings are widely appreciated for their human scale, aesthetic clarity and harmony with nature. But this appreciation appears to be limited to their iconic and picturesque qualities, ...

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