[ePub] The Architecture and Cities of Northern Mexico from Independence to the Present (Roger Fullington Series in Architecture) by Edward Burian at Arts-Photography

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Remarkable survey of intensely neglected areaBy Jon L AlbeeI love the frontier. I love it because I enjoy understanding what people can do with constraints. with scarce resources. and with hardship. Some truly remarkable art can emerge from the edge of things. and thats what you have here.The books regarding northern Mexico in essentially ANY context are few and far between. That makes the depth and quality of this survey all the more important and interesting. This is no half-hearted attempt. This book surveys the architecture of the northern Mexican states with expertise.The book is arranged as a narrative survey of buildings within the major towns within each state. There are all kinds of artistic devices to help you place these objects in your mind - maps. plans. and elevations. Even though the post-Independence period is emphasized. the author does not skip over important remaining colonial examples. Photographs are a mixture of modern and archival examples. and there isnt a photo for every structure. The most important examples include small black white photographs with a few color plates inserted.All this architectural loveliness is framed by introductory historical essays and an appendix of important biographies. If you have even a passing interest in the culture of northern Mexico. I can recommend the book to you as an excellent country and travel companion. Of course. if architecture is your business. and northern Mexico is a destination for you. this book is mandatory.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Highly Recommended!By Janek B.Following the authors previous book Modernity and the Architecture of Mexico. Edward Burians newly released study of northern Mexicos past and current architecture positions the author as one of the preeminent experts of Mexican architecture. This dense and meticulously researched tome of hundreds of carefully selected buildings is an invaluable resource designed for a wide audience - including curious travelers. students. and those in related professional fields. The books concluding chapter Lessons Learned and Opprtunities for the Architectural Cultural Region is a particularly insightful assessment of the subject in respect to contemporary issues.