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I: Layered Symmetries in Lima
Posted by: adammah
Today we visited Museo Larco in Pueblo Libre, Lima, which had an amazing collection of pre-Incan art from the region of Peru. Each figure had such a striking personality. I mean, just look at this guy! Our tour guide told us that the oldest buildings discovered in the region were religious temples. She said that, […] read full post >>
Reading Post 1: Order and Chaos
Posted by: julia moniz-lecce
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 >>
Reading Post 1: Order and Chaos
Posted by: julia moniz-lecce
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 >>
Reading Post 1: Order and Chaos
Posted by: julia moniz-lecce
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 >>
Modernization and Civilization – Not Necessarily a Positive?
Posted by: zyasmin
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 >>
Modernization and Civilization – Not Necessarily a Positive?
Posted by: zyasmin
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 >>
thoughts on The Lettered City and The Lima Reader
Posted by: jshoudy
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 >>
Signage and Domination
Posted by: Gabrielmcameron
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 >>
Hello everyone
Posted by: lotte
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 >>
