Pre-Columbian and Colonial Architecture

Pre-Columbian and Colonial Architecture in Mexico

Introduction

Architecture can be regarded as a historical blueprint of society it is through buildings that civilizations can be explored , especially as its development went through significant changes . Most parts of the world have gone through such critical transformations , but the most amazing cases are the societies that have been strongly influenced by the entry of foreign forces . In any case , these factors are contributory to the modern society , with these historical elements making up the essence of art and architecture in a certain civilization

p Latin America is an example of such societal shift that its ancient history has become a rare treasure as evidenced from art and architecture . The pre-Columbian era can be considered as the essential fabric of Latin American history , but in the modern times , the influence of Spanish colonial is undeniable as it has become inherent as to what Latin America is today . At a more specific scope , architectural development has been also noted for its regional patterns , as the case of Mesoamerica which is now covered by Mexico , Belize , Guatemala Honduras , and El Salvador . Mesoamerica has been distinctive based on the ancient civlizations that were established in this particular region , and ultimately , these civilizations have determined the architectural evolution of these societies

Mexican architecture is the result of many influences . The monumental and ceremonial architecture of the Pre-Colombian period and the imposition of Spanish Baroque that occurred during the colonial period are the most central influences . The unique architectural...