Item 1325 - The Architecture of Mud

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ES OVNI RSC-1325

Title

The Architecture of Mud

Date(s)

  • 2006 (Accumulation)
  • 1999 (Creation)

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Video

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The Hadhramaut region in the south east of Yemen is well known for its mud brick architecture. Throughout the centuries, the population has developed very sophisticated building techniques and created a unique architectural environment. Spectacular structures such as ten-story mud brick tower houses rise up from the valley's floor. In interviews throughout the documentary, the masons describe their working techniques and the challenges they face with the introduction of new, imported building materials. The Architecture of Mud documents the vernacular architecture, the building craft and the society they belong to.

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Press: Yes; Catalogue: Yes; Itinerancies: Yes; Online archive: Yes; Television: No

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copyright

Language of material

  • Arabic

Script of material

    Language and script notes

    Castellano

    Physical characteristics and technical requirements

    Llengua: Árabe. Països: United States of America

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    images/posters/1325_0112_The_Architecture_of_Mud.jpg

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    the-architecture-of-mud

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    Description identifier

    ES_OVNI_1999_borcat004-the-architecture-of

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    OVNI

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    Dates of creation revision deletion

    Language(s)

    • Catalan

    Script(s)

    • Latin

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