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Monumental architecture in sub-Saharan Africa: a European perspective

Julian Thomas

Azania. 2013;48(2):315-322.

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Abstract

This contribution responds to some issues raised by the papers in this issue by contrasting approaches to monumentality that emphasise scale and massiveness with those that concentrate on the experiential qualities of structures, and their capacity to engender memory. It is argued that there is no absolute distinction between large monuments and more intimate constructions and that monumentality can be an active force in society, rather than merely reflecting political organisation. Cette contribution répond à certaines des questions soulevées par les études contenues dans ce dossier. Elle contraste les approches à la monumentalité qui mettent l'accent sur l’échelle et la grandeur avec celles qui se concentrent sur les qualités expérientielles des structures et leur capacité à engendrer la mémoire. Il est avancé qu'il n'existe pas de distinction absolue entre grands monuments et constructions plus intimes, et que la monumentalité peut être une force active dans la société plutôt que simplement refléter l'organisation politique.

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http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/raza20/48/2#.VMixtcbfVJM
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London
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48
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2
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315
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322
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7
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315-322
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10.1080/0067270X.2013.790654
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Immediate release
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28th January, 2015
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uk-ac-man-scw:254333
Created by:
Thomas, Julian
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28th January, 2015, 10:01:16
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Thomas, Julian
Last modified:
28th January, 2015, 10:01:16

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