Cultural Symbolism behind the Architectural Design of Mounds Park All-Nations Magnet School.

Pewewardy, Cornell; May, Paul G.

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Publication Date: 1992

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Cultural Symbolism behind the Architectural Design of Mounds Park All-Nations Magnet School.

Pewewardy, Cornell; May, Paul G.

Winds of Change, v7 n4 p206-09 Fall 1992

The architectural design of Mounds Park All-Nations Magnet School (St. Paul, Minnesota) incorporates cultural symbols representing the Native American worldview and Medicine Wheel Circle beliefs, as well as design elements from aboriginal housing styles, and colors and sculptured elements that reinforce the relationship of nature to building. (SV)

Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, Architectural Character, Building Design, Built Environment, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities Design, School Buildings, Symbolism

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Language: English

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