Dogon Craftsmen

West African builders.

Overview

Dogon craftsmen, using mud and wood, create cliff villages in Mali, pre-colonial era.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-plastered structures.
• Symbolic carvings.
• Vernacular design.

Notable Works

• Bandiagara Escarpment (Mali, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Cultural focus.
• Residential: Villages.
• African Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

UNESCO site, embodies Dogon cosmology.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Mud Construction (technique), Symbolism (theory), Wall (element), Vernacular (movement)

Directory

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