Representation and Materialization of Architecture and Space in Zimbabwe: Between National Icons and Dispositifs (1st ed. 2024)

By: Langtone Maunganidze

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Synopsis: This volume is an empirical study examining the extent to which historic and iconic architecture and spaces in Zimbabwe - particularly in urban areas - have been mobilized to construct and reconstruct identities. The author explores the question of traditional and political architecture through analysis of a variety of structures, including monuments, museums, and indigenous and state buildings. Special attention is paid to the soapstone-carved Zimbabwe Bird, which for years has served as the national emblem. Overall, this book argues that while the production and use of architectural products and spaces have been regarded symbols of collective identity, they have also served as expressions of power and control.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783031477614
Related ISBNs:: 9783031477607
Publisher:: Springer Nature Switzerland
Date of Addition:: 03/07/24
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Social Studies, Earth Sciences, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.