Class
Article
College
Caine College of the Arts
Department
English Department
Faculty Mentor
Susie Tibbitts
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Bolivia is both a culturally and geographically diverse country, a home to 36 recognized indigenous peoples in Bolivia. These groups of people include Aymara, Quechua, Chiquitano, Guaraní and Moxeño. The main languages spoken in the country are Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara. Indigenous people make up 41 percent of the Bolivian population (2.8 million people aged 15 or older). Aymara and Quechua are the largest communities in the western Andes and Chiquitano, Guaraní, and Moxeño are the largest communities in the lowlands. All of these cultures, combined with western influences due to the colonization of Bolivia by Spain in the 16th century, contribute to the diversity of the country, including architecture and design. After researching music, dance, and architecture in Bolivia, a school of music and cultural center was designed to showcase how Bolivian culture influences architectural design. Three main parts of the design were influenced by the rich culture of Bolivia: decorative design, such as murals, paintings, and decorative motifs; architectural space planning to accommodate room for dancing, music and dance performances, and dining; and the use of materials, like concrete, terra cotta tiles and shingles, clay bricks, plaster, and ceramic tiles. Because this building is located in Tarija, Bolivia, much of the research conducted pertains to this specific geographical area.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-8-2022 12:00 AM
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Tailoring Design to Culture: How Bolivia’s Cultural Identity Influences Design
Logan, UT
Bolivia is both a culturally and geographically diverse country, a home to 36 recognized indigenous peoples in Bolivia. These groups of people include Aymara, Quechua, Chiquitano, Guaraní and Moxeño. The main languages spoken in the country are Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara. Indigenous people make up 41 percent of the Bolivian population (2.8 million people aged 15 or older). Aymara and Quechua are the largest communities in the western Andes and Chiquitano, Guaraní, and Moxeño are the largest communities in the lowlands. All of these cultures, combined with western influences due to the colonization of Bolivia by Spain in the 16th century, contribute to the diversity of the country, including architecture and design. After researching music, dance, and architecture in Bolivia, a school of music and cultural center was designed to showcase how Bolivian culture influences architectural design. Three main parts of the design were influenced by the rich culture of Bolivia: decorative design, such as murals, paintings, and decorative motifs; architectural space planning to accommodate room for dancing, music and dance performances, and dining; and the use of materials, like concrete, terra cotta tiles and shingles, clay bricks, plaster, and ceramic tiles. Because this building is located in Tarija, Bolivia, much of the research conducted pertains to this specific geographical area.