The Anthropometric Architecture project teaches language to interpret the measurements of monuments.
https://www.researchgate.net/project/Anthropometric-Architecture
This example is from the north elevation of the Dar al-Hana pool. Agdal, Marrakech, Morocco.
basically all languages are constrained by a quantitative boundary that is organised around a positivist hegemony if it is clear and precice, otherwise there are paradoxical interpretations and of course academic debate, thus the hermeneutic or interpretive part of measurement is about locating the practice of hegemony allocated to a specific group of humans, this is simply a location device, within what some call a habitus or home of the hegemonic social action or group action. This allows rationality and the distinct possibility of ethics but not of morals, i.e. not of unioversal good and bad but of good and bad within the hegemonic practice.
Javier,
I found your research intriguing and likely related to my focus on a an enigmatic geometric symbol. In my study of hand-held ritual objects and most recently human figurines, I found the exaggerated anatomical shape of some figurines correspond to the geometry of the symbols two motifs. Also, the symbol corresponds to natural geometry and bilateralism of the human face. The earliest examples are the so-called Upper Paleolithic Venus figurines, I have included several of them in a recent paper.
Research A Comparison of Geometric Symbolism on Olmec Colossal Heads....
I approach the subject from an artists perspective, so am not sure if this will be of help to you to your interests, but did want to pass it along to you.
I am attaching a geometric schematic showing how the symbol can be constructed using the "Stick and Rope" method to create the vesica piscis shape from which other geometric shapes can be derived. As you know, the use of the reuleaux equilateral triangle and opposing bird pair motifs are endemic in mythology and the symbolism and architecture of current world religions.
all the best,
Jon
Jon,
Your investigation is even more intriguing than mine. The interest of the ancients for geometry is evident, although much remains to be learned.
all the best,
FJRM
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