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2007
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When Europeans first reached Australian shores, an expedient and long-held belief developed that Australian Aboriginal people did not have houses or towns. Instead it was believed that they occupied temporary camps, sheltering in makeshift huts or lean-tos of grass and bark. Turning this popular idea on its head, Gunyah, Goondie and Wurley explores the range and complexity of Aboriginal-designed structures, spaces and territorial behaviour, from minimalist shelters to permanent villages. Gunyah, Goondie and Wurley covers in depth the architecture of early contact Aboriginal Australia. It also gives a brief overview of post-1970 collaborative architecture between white Australian architects and Aboriginal clients. Gunyah, Goondie and Wurley provides an introduction and a framework for ongoing debate and research on the subject, and more broadly aims to introduce the lay reader to the subject and provide avenues of insight into the lifestyles and cultural heritage of Aboriginal peoples. MORE: Paul Memmott has maintained a research interest in traditional Aboriginal camps and shelters for over 30 years, culminating in over 20 publications. While conducting this research, a large collection of images of Indigenous shelters, houses, structures and campsapproximately 300 in totalhave been compiled. Each of the 12 chapters completed for the book contains an essay by the author (sometimes with a co-author) on diverse topics in Indigenous architecture and settlement. These include: a continental overview of architectural forms, materials, construction techniques; three regional overviews of shelters and houses; traditional camps; domiciliary behaviour; the relation of shelter study to anthropology; Town Camps or Fringe Camps that emerged after colonization; how architects have and could apply traditional cultural ideas in design; and the symbols and meanings of shelters and houses. The book will include over two hundred specially-drawn sketches, maps and photographic illustrations in a generous, large book format. This book will be the leading reference in traditional Aboriginal architecture and as such will make a pivotal contribution to our understanding and appreciation of the nations rich and diverse Aboriginal heritage. (Pages:) [When referring to this item please quote stockid 168345]
ISBN: 0702232459
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