Art History 117E - Colonial Latin American Art

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University of California-Los Angeles

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Lecture, three hours. Hybrid visual cultures created in aftermath of this cultural collision in Mexico, former Viceroyalty of New Spain, from 16th to 18th century. Topics include theories of conquest and colonization; role of art and architecture in conquest, conversion, and colonization; indigenous artistic responses and creation of hybrid visual practices in featherwork, manuscripts, painting, sculpture, and architecture; maps and geography of colonization; urban planning and utopian ideals; Counter-Reformation and politics of representation; saints' cults and gender ideologies; Aztec and Hispanic Catholic blood sacrifice imagery; processional sculpture and fiestas; cult of Virgin of Guadalupe; and arts and rise of creole nationalism. Analysis of variety of readings, including indigenous accounts of conquest and Inquisition guidelines for religious imagery. Letter grading.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucla.edu/

Phone Number:

(310) 825-4321

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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