Inferences from the shape of dwellings

". . . that an abstract preference for curvilinearity or rectilinearity may be manifested both in dwelling shape and in decorative art" (128)

Test
Test Name	Support	Significance	Coefficient	Tail
Comparison of raw scores	Supported	`UNKNOWN`	`UNKNOWN`	`UNKNOWN`

Variables
Variable Name	Variable Type	OCM Term(s)
Curvilinearity Or Rectilinearity Preference (art)	Independent	Decorative Art, Visual Arts, Representative Art
Decorative Art	Dependent	Decorative Art, Visual Arts, Representative Art
Dwelling Shape	Dependent	Dwellings

Main Author	Published Year	Hypothesis	Supported	Variables Tested
Binford, Lewis R.	1990	Seminomadic people tend to build semicircular dwellings directly on the ground surface (130).	Supported	3	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Fischer, J. L.	1961	". . . there would be more curved [and complex] designs in polygynous societies and more straight-line designs in monogamous societies" (86)	Supported	3	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Dunn, Robert R.	2023	Dwelling plans of neighbors will predict features in vernacular house architecture.	Mostly supported	5	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Robbins, Michael C.	1966	Societies with predominantly circular houses will prefer curved lines in art. Societies with predominantly rectangular houses will prefer straight lines in art (745-746).	Not Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Fischer, J. L.	1961	"Straight lines, representing the male form, as opposed to curved, should be associated with societies which strongly favor male solidarity in residence" (84)	Not Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author