Elogio al color en la representación de las cuatro ciudades imperiales de Marruecos. In praise of colour in the representation of the fuor imperial cities of Morocco

This contribution illustrates how drawing can be used to become familiar with the cultural heritage of the four Imperial Cities of Morocco. Accompanied by maestro Pedro Cano, a group of Italian and Spanish artists, painters and architects went on a sort of Grand Tour to study the cities of Marrakech, Essaouira, Fès and Meknès 1. The study critically reviewed the material and immaterial aspects of the cities in order to interpret their social, architectural and urban identity and create a travel journal using illustrations and drawings. The group concentrated on the innovative perception of space, the urges of the soul, and the complex link between our physical body and architecture. In fact, the creation of emotional images allows us to not only reflect more deeply on the complexity of our architectural and urban heritage, but also think more clearly about its protection and enhancement.