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Set Description and Contents:
Art in colonial Latin America reflects the blending of European styles with indigenous traditions, telling the story of conquest and cultural preservation. Discover the art and cultures of several Latin American cultures at the time of the Spanish conquest with this digital image set.
12 Digital Images with Teacher Support
Digital Images in Projection, Screen, and Thumbnail Sizes
Ready-made Presentations
- Spanish Colonial Art Background
- Artist Background
- Art Criticism Questions
- Describe and Analyze
- Interpret
- Evaluate
- Review Questions
Teacher Background
- Historical information about each artist and artwork
- Cultural context to support art history and art appreciation programs
- Connections to other influential artists and styles
- Bibliography and Web Resources
Classroom Activities and Handouts
- Art Criticism Questions
- Vocabulary Worksheets
- Artist Summaries
- Artist Biographies
- Timeline
Sample Text
The arrival and subsequent conquest by Europeans marks the beginning of the Colonial Period in Latin America. Within fifty years, Spanish conquistadors had decimated the native population — once as high as 75 million — the victims of war and diseases they introduced such as smallpox. Spanish culture and styles permeated indigenous societies, and the art of this period reflected primarily European trends, with traditional native Indian motifs and designs assuming a secondary role.
Artists / Cultures
Tlaxcala, Mexico
Francisco Becerra, chief architect (1545-1601, born Spain, died Lima, Peru)
Argentina
Peru
Miguel Cabrera (1695-1768, Mexico)
School of Cuzco, Peru
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bolivia
José Francisco Xavier Salazar y Mendoza (1750-1802, Mexico)
José Campeche y Jordán (1751-1809, Puerto Rico)
Antonio Molleno (1805-1850, New Mexico)
Ygnacio Ayala (1786-1856, Mexico)
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