Essays on Barragan

The article highlights the origin and development of the Albers’ color theory by noting that Albers ideas profoundly influenced Luis Barragan’s work with color. The article notes that although the utilization of highly changed color is contextual, evaluation of the color bands produced by individuals working independently, the crafts and traditional buildings highlight an absence of the cohesive patterns of Barragan. Furthermore, besides the environmental influences, the interest that Barragan gained from his friends shaped his work. In particular, Barragan’s designs seem not to be spontaneously generated by based on intelligent and scholarship authority (O'Leary 115). It ...

Patricia O’Leary’s article “Barragan Homage to Albers” refers to Luis Barragan’s architectural style, enriched over the years through influences from painters from the architect’s close proximity. O’Leary mentions Jesus Reyes or Raul Ferrera as two Mexican painters that are known for inspiring Barragan’s use of color in architecture. However, the article mostly focuses on the impact that the painting of the German painter, Josef Albers, had on Barragan’s use of color in architecture. The writing focuses on Barragan’s shifts from the modest and discrete use of color prior to his friendship ...

The revolution of Mexican Architecture led to the emergence of many architects who sought to bring about modernism in Mexico. However, most of the architects focused on developing modern aspects or rather styles with little or no consideration of the traditional designs. Luis Barragan sought to link traditional architectural designs with his rather modern outlook of his works. He used his art to express the poetic richness of Mexico’s past. He also used his works to address the aesthetic trends of the modern world. The two aspects that inspired Luis were the physical beauty of nature as well ...