Constituting Unity And Differece
Vernacular Architecture in a Minangkabau Village
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The vernacular architecture of the Minangkabau in Sumatra constitutes one of the most popular and well-known building traditions in contemporary Indonesia. Yet, despite its fame, Minangkabau architecture has received remarkably little scholarly attention. What is known about the building tradition does not go beyond the romanticized popular image (of high-rising roof spires, floor elevations,ad colourful woodcarvings) promoted by the government, the tourist industry,and the media. This image ...