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    • When was New Spain established?
      1521
    • The Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire was led by Hernán Cortés
    • The Spanish crown established a viceroyalty to govern New Spain.
    • What were the main sources of wealth for Spain in New Spain?
      Silver and gold
    • The cultural transformation in New Spain resulted from the fusion of indigenous and Spanish cultures
    • Summarize the key periods in the history of New Spain.
      1️⃣ Spanish Conquest (1519-1521)
      2️⃣ Colonial Administration (1521-1821)
      3️⃣ Economic Exploitation (16th-19th centuries)
      4️⃣ Cultural Transformation (16th-19th centuries)
    • Which artistic styles influenced New Spain?
      Baroque, Mannerism, Rococo
    • Match the artistic style with its characteristics and influences:
      Baroque ↔️ Dramatic lighting, elaborate ornamentation, emotional intensity
      Mannerism ↔️ Exaggerated forms, sophisticated elegance
      Rococo ↔️ Light colors, curvilinear forms, playful themes
    • An example of Baroque art in New Spain is the Mexico City Cathedral
    • What is an example of Rococo art in New Spain?
      Capilla del Pocito
    • The fusion of European and indigenous artistic traditions in New Spain created a unique colonial art.
    • What are the characteristics of Baroque art in New Spain?
      Dramatic lighting, emotional intensity
    • The Mannerism style in New Spain featured exaggerated forms and sophisticated elegance
    • What are the typical themes of Rococo art in New Spain?
      Light colors, playful themes
    • The artistic styles in New Spain reflected a fusion of European and local traditions.
    • Religious art in New Spain combined Spanish Baroque styles with indigenous motifs
    • Match the function of religious art with its description:
      Evangelization ↔️ Convert indigenous populations to Catholicism
      Cultural Integration ↔️ Blend Spanish and indigenous traditions
      Assertion of Authority ↔️ Demonstrate Spanish religious dominance
    • What did secular art and architecture in New Spain express?
      Wealth and power
    • Order the following building types based on their primary characteristics:
      1️⃣ Palaces: Imposing scale, elaborate façades
      2️⃣ Haciendas: Extensive estates, agricultural structures
      3️⃣ Public Buildings: Administrative offices, civic structures
    • The fusion of European and indigenous artistic traditions in New Spain resulted in a unique colonial art form
    • New Spain was established after the conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1521.
    • Match the historical period of New Spain with its key event:
      Spanish Conquest ↔️ Defeat of the Aztec Empire
      Colonial Administration ↔️ Establishment of viceregal governance
      Economic Exploitation ↔️ Extraction of silver and gold
      Cultural Transformation ↔️ Blending of indigenous and Spanish cultures
    • Which artistic styles were prominent in New Spain?
      Baroque, Mannerism, Rococo
    • Religious art in New Spain combined Spanish Baroque styles with indigenous motifs for evangelization.
    • What is an example of a Baroque-style palace in New Spain?
      Palacio de Bellas Artes
    • Miguel Cabrera is known for his Baroque-style painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe
    • How does New Spanish art influence contemporary art?
      Cultural fusion, enduring legacy