Vantage Points: Andeans and Europeans in the Construction of Colonial Quito

Colonial Quito's urban development, as described by Spanish scientists Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan in the 1730s, reveals a dynamic interplay between Andean traditions and European influences. Their observations highlight the city's plazas, blending indigenous spatial organization with European architectural aesthetics. The study employs historical analysis to dissect this duality, uncovering how power dynamics shaped Quito's urban landscape during its colonial era. This research contributes to understanding the cultural synthesis that defined Latin America's colonial cities, offering insights into the negotiation of space and identity in a multicultural setting.

Webster, S. V. (2011). Vantage Points: Andeans and Europeans in the Construction of Colonial Quito. Colonial Latin American Review, 20(3), 303–330. https://doi.org/10.1080/10609164.2011.624330