Blogs

I'd first like to begin by noting that these readings (and the first day of the course) have made me think about the architectural impacts of colonialism in a different way. Not only from the perspective of how architectural style can be used in accord... read full post >>

I'd first like to begin by noting that these readings (and the first day of the course) have made me think about the architectural impacts of colonialism in a different way. Not only from the perspective of how architectural style can be used in accord... read full post >>

I'd first like to begin by noting that these readings (and the first day of the course) have made me think about the architectural impacts of colonialism in a different way. Not only from the perspective of how architectural style can be used in accord... read full post >>

Although I really enjoyed pondering through all of our readings for tomorrow, one that really got me to reflect was The Lima Reader’s “The Transformation of Lima after 1895.” José Galvéz’ chronicles of the life and culture of the city during that time emphasize his opinions of what a modern, culturally-adequate city should be. Everything […] read full post >>

Although I really enjoyed pondering through all of our readings for tomorrow, one that really got me to reflect was The Lima Reader’s “The Transformation of Lima after 1895.” José Galvéz’ chronicles of the life and culture of the city during that time emphasize his opinions of what a modern, culturally-adequate city should be. Everything […] read full post >>

When reading the assigned excerpt from The Lettered City, I was intrigued by the notion of ‘order’ that characterized the urban planning of Spanish (and Portuguese) colonialism in South America. I think this was primarily due to that notion being entirely new to me; the idea that the planning of cities is not only highly […] read full post >>

Introduction to Lima read full post >>

Before reading Rama, I had never really understood the extent to which colonizers viewed the Americas as a tabula rasa. As we learned from the lettered city, this provided an opportunity for a previously untested city planning philosophy. In particular, the use of street signs for domination stuck out to me as an interesting theme. […] read full post >>

Hi everyone! My name is Anja, I am a fourth year student so I am almost done with school since I do not plan on doing a masters or PhD. A diploma and a bachelors degree are enough school for me. This is my first time doing a Global Seminar and I am super excited […] read full post >>

Hello and welcome! My name is Cissy (pronounced “see see” or yes yes in Spanish) Zhang and I’m writing this as I prepare to embark on the last two legs of my journey to Peru. I’m doing this very last minute because I’ve been putting it off for as long as I possibly can. I […] read full post >>