Dogon

West African architecture with mud-brick structures.

Overview

Dogon architecture, using mud and thatch, features symbolic, compact villages, prominent in Mali’s traditional designs.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-brick construction.
• Symbolic and compact.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Dogon Villages (Mali, traditional, cliff dwellings).
• Bandiagara Escarpment (Mali, traditional, mud structures).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by Dogon craftsmen, it reflects cultural symbolism.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Adobe Construction (technique), Iconography (theory), Wall (element), Vernacular (movement)