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Precolumbian Architecture in Eastern North America (Paperback, 2nd ed.)
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Precolumbian Architecture in Eastern North America (Paperback, 2nd ed.)
Series: Florida Museum of Natural History: Ripley P.Bullen Series
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"An invaluable, splendidly illustrated overview of the grand
construction projects of the precolumbian inhabitants of eastern
North America."--Eduard F. Sekler, professor emeritus of
architecture, Harvard University William Morgan, one of the
nation's renowned architects, analyzes prehistoric architecture
beginning more than 6,000 years ago and continuing through two
periods of stunning creativity before Columbus's arrival in the New
World. Magnificently illustrated with scaled drawings and aerial
and eye-level photographs, it is the most comprehensive overview to
date of ancient eastern North American monuments. Morgan organizes
the book in three periods: the beginnings of architecture dating
from 4000 B.C., at such sites as Watson Brake and Poverty Point in
Louisiana; the first extraordinary era of architectural achievement
near the beginning of the Christian era, at the ceremonial centers
of the Ohio Valley; and the period just preceding Columbus's
arrival, at the remarkable temple towns of the Mississippi Valley.
In a clearly and concisely written account, Morgan describes
architectural characteristics of 96 precolumbian sites and offers
razor-sharp graphics and supplementary information about each. In
addition, 12 well-known sites--such as Stonehenge, the Acropolis,
and Angkor Wat--are presented at the book's graphic scale to assist
readers in comprehending the size and character of the ancient
North American monuments. Not only architects but archaeologists,
anthropologists, geographers, artists, and anyone interested in the
remote past will discover in this book prehistoric earthworks that
are dramatically rich in both form and meaning. William N. Morgan,
FAIA, a practicing architect in Jacksonville, Florida, is the
author of Ancient Architecture of the Southwest and Prehistoric
Architecture in Micronesia. A frequent visiting lecturer in
architecture at universities throughout the United States, he
recently was appointed the Beinecke-Reeves Distinguished Chair in
Architectural Preservation at the University of Florida. During his
career he has received numerous honors and design awards, including
the AIA's 1998 Institute Honor for research and recording of
ancient American civilizations.
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