Final Exam Study Guide Flashcards
codex
A Latin term refers to a manuscript typically handwritten and bound in book form.
atrio
Large walled patio in front of the church
- In Europe, could be occupied by the people who couldn’t fit inside the church for special masses
- In colonial Mexico, was treated as a church space
retablo
Franciscans
The dominant presence in New Spain, New Mexico, and Baja California
- Founded in 1219 by St. Francis of Assisi
- Vows of Poverty (not typically known for leading a wealthy lifestyle, however, secured nice furnishings for the church itself).
- Itinerant Lifestyle
Open chapels
Religious structures that were not entirely enclosed
Fortress styled church
Elements are visible on the exterior, They never functioned as fortresses. The idea of missionaries wanted to convey that these were spiritual places of protection to the Natives. They have pointed elements on the rooflines. A lot of features borrowed from Moorish architecture.
Amanteca
Nahua Leatherwork
- named after Tenochtitlan neighborhood of Amantla
Type of Aztec featherwork:
- capes
- head crests
Transubstantian
Catholic belief that the real presence of Christ is in the Holy Eucharist
plaza
“fortified Village”; continuous perimeter of thick-walled adobe buildings.
pueblo
A Spanish word that these foreign settlers used to describe the indigenous communities of the Rio Grande and Colorado River regions; Spanish word for village or town.
baroque
The Baroque style, prominent in the 17th and early 18th centuries, is known for its dramatic expression, intricate detail, and grandeur. Found in art, architecture, music, and literature, it emphasizes movement, emotion, and contrasts like light and shadow. Baroque art often aimed to inspire awe, with ornate designs and themes of power and spirituality.
santero
saint maker
- Bernardo was the first known santero who was commissioned to make saint art or religious art.
estipite
a type of column that is narrow at the top and bottom and bulges in the middle.
churrigueresque
Ultra Baroque, elaborate sculptural ornament found in architecture; extreme decorative detailing.
angelos
Greek for messengers
tzutujil
people
PAINTING
The Mass of St. Gregory, 1593
PAINTING
Juan Bautista and/or Juan Cuiris, Jesus at the Age of Twelve and Weeping Virgin, 1590-1600
PAINTING
Tupac Amaru I, c. 1850-70, oil on canvas
The Indigenous Elite was one of the last who rebelled against the colonial order. He was assassinated. When he was killed, he was wearing the royal Inca garment with red. This was a reference to mascapaycha. Wearing red was important in colonial times.
PAINTING
Anonymous, Mary’s Affliction and Joseph’s Doubt, second half of the18th century, oil on canvas
A lot of blues and red from Cuzco school-styled paintings. The artist used Ingidp and Prussian Blue. Indigo is a plant made in Guatemala whish was probably exported and Prussian blue is exported from Berlin. Mary’s cloak is an intense blue compared to the background with a lighter wash of blue.
ARCHITECTURE
San Geronimo church, Buil ca. 1847, Taos Pueblo, NM
This is a Pueblo church. Has a single-nave layout. A lot of churches built in Pueblo communities were destroyed. This church was built on the trio itself. Native building techniques were combined with European walls to create thick adobe walls. This was also made by women.
Posa chapels
Four little chapels in the corners of the atrio
ARCHITECTURE
Mission San Xavier del Bac Church, 1783-1789/90, Tucson AZ
The last remaining mission churches in Arizona. This church has a retablo facade. This was established by the Jesuits but it was the Franciscans who made it built. This church has a lot of angels.
ARCHITECTURE
Church at Mision San Ignacio de Kadakaaman, built between 1750s and 1786, Baja California Sur
A lot of churches have the saint name with the native village. The facade has a two-story layering. Above the circular windows, some emblems come directly from the Pillar dollar. On the left, you see a bourbon coat of arms (the ones in power during this time). The right has pillars of Hercules interlocking globes. A reference to the global existence of the Spanish empire at this time.