Latin America c. 1800–1900

Mexico

c. 1800–1900 C.E.

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Mexico's road to independence from Spain and France was long and complex, and its artists and art institutions reflect both nationalism and the continued influence of Europe.

Caribbean

c. 1800–1900 C.E.

In the 19th century, Caribbean countries engaged in political movements for national self-determination and confronted the brutal structures of colonialism and slavery.

Colombia

c. 1800–1900 C.E.

Romantic landscape painting became a primary method for artists to document the newly independent nation of Colombia.

Photography

c. 1800–1900 C.E.

The invention of photography introduced a new mode of expression, documentation, and influence.