La herencia clásica en el urbanismo americano del siglo XVIII, entre la tradición y la novedad
ISSN: 1131-9879
Year of publication: 2019
Issue: 29
Pages: 395-430
Type: Article
More publications in: Cuadernos de estudios del siglo XVIII
Abstract
The 18th century supposed a return to the classical tradition, even in the urban aspects. Nevertheless, the traditional hipodamic plan had already been applied since the beginning of the Spanish presence, often for practical motives. Consequently, the urbanism of the eighteenth century was raised above all in deeper issues, considering aspects of human concentrations, defense, hygiene, safety, leisure, etc., based on the classical tradition. An interesting aspect is the utopian approach, which would have its special reflection in the planning of Riobamba by Bernardo Darquea, with a plan that goes back to the urban convention of Vitruvius.KEY WORDSUrbanism, Spanish America, Classical Heritage, 18th century.