Design in California and Mexico, 1915-1985: Found in Translation

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This groundbreaking book looks at the influence California and Mexico have had on every other’s architecture and design in the 20th century. The histories of Mexico and the US have been intertwined for the reason that 18th century, when both were colonies of European empires. The us’s fascination with Mexican culture emerged in the 19th century and continues to these days. In turn, Mexico looked to the U.S. as a model of modernity, its highways and high-rises emblematic of “The American Way of Life.” Exploring the design movements that defined both places all the way through the 20th century, this book is arranged into four sections— Spanish Colonial inspiration, Pre-Hispanic Revivals, Folk Art and Craft Traditions, and Modernism. Featured are essays by leading scholars and illustrations of more than 300 works by architects and designers including Richard Neutra, Luis Barragán, Charles and Ray Eames, and Clara Porset. The word translation in the beginning meant “to bring or carry across.” The constant migration between California and Mexico has produced cultures of great richness and complexity, at the same time as the transfers of people and materials that started with centuries-old trade routes continue to resonate in up to date society, creating synergies that are “found in translation.”

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