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.
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