Space and Place in the Mexican Landscape: The Evolution of a Colonial City
Author(s): Fernando Núñez (Author), Carlos Arvizu (Author), Ramón Abonce (Author), Malcolm William Quantrill (Editor)
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Publication Date: April 19, 2007
Language: English
Print length: 200 pages
ISBN-10: 1585445835
ISBN-13: 9781585445837
Book Description
Metaphysical conceptions have always influenced how human societies create the built environment. Mexico—with its rich culture, full of symbol and myth, its beautiful cities, and its evocative ruins—is an excellent place to study the interplay of influences on space and place. In this volume, the authors consider the ideas and views that give the constructed spaces and buildings of Mexico—especially, of Querétaro—their particular ambience. They explore the ways the built world helps people find meaning and establish order for their earthly existence by mirroring their metaphysical assumptions, and they guide readers through time to see how the transformation of worldviews affects the urban evolution of a Mexican city.
The authors, then, construct a “metaphysical archeology” of space and place in the built landscape of Mexico. In the process, they identify the intangible, spiritual aspects of this land.
Not only scholars of architecture, but also archeologists and anthropologists—particularly those interested in Mexican backgrounds and culture—will appreciate the authors’ approach and conclusions.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“This book is recommended for city planners, exhibit specialists, and students of architecture.”-Colonial Latin American Historical Review ― Colonial Latin American Historical Review Published On: 2008-12-01
“…an important contribution to the field. The emphasis on philosophy and literature to look at places is a fresh take on the topic. . . The analysis is broad, insightful and well presented.”–Juan Miró, Univeristy of Texas — Juan Miró, Univeristy of Texas
About the Author
FERNANDO NÚñEZ holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University.CARLOS ARVIZU completed his doctorate in urban planning at the Sorbonne in Paris.RAMÓN ABONCE’s Ph.D. in urban geography was awarded by the University of Laval, Quebec.
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