As if the aesthetics weren't enough to impress onlookers, it should be noted that Portuguese artist Ricardo Barragão’s ‘Cidades Invisiveis’ was inspired by a classic novel that was even more groundbreaking in its genre. The project’s title was borrowed from an Italo Calvino novel of the same name. ‘Cidades Invisiveis’ is Portugese for the Italian ‘Le città invisibili,’ which in English translates to ‘Invisible Cities.
The novel has been used by architects and artists to picture the potential of cities. Ricardo Barragão has used it to design a potentially wonderful piece of architectural art.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Invisible Cities
- Exploring the potential of incorporating elements from 'Invisible Cities' novel into architectural art.
- Multi-layered Design
- Creating architectural art with multiple layers, adding depth and complexity to the overall aesthetic.
- Novel-inspired Art
- Drawing inspiration from literary works, such as 'Invisible Cities', to create unique and thought-provoking architectural designs.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Opportunity to disrupt traditional architectural design by incorporating multidimensional and novel-inspired elements.
- Art
- Incorporating literary influences into architectural art to create innovative and captivating works.
- Literature
- Collaborating with architects to bring literary narratives to life through architectural design, blurring the line between art forms.
