South American

Architecture with pre-Columbian ruins and colonial cities.

Overview

South American architecture, using stone and brick, features Incan ruins, colonial churches, and indigenous dwellings, prominent in Peru and Bolivia.

Core Characteristics

• Precise stone masonry.
• Baroque colonial churches.
• Pre-Columbian prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Machu Picchu (Peru, 15th century).
• Cusco Cathedral (Peru, 1654).

Architectural Connections

• Pre-Columbian: Indigenous focus.
• Religious: Churches.
• Andean Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by South American craftsmen, it blends indigenous and colonial styles.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Functionalism (theory), Terrace (element), Colonial Architecture (movement)