European colonies in the Americas
The Ovalle map is one the earliest maps of Chile that circulated around Europe, and includes people, plants, and animals to create a vivid sense of the lands controlled by the Spanish Crown.
Alonso de Ovalle, Tabula geographica regni Chile
An introduction to the incredibly diverse art and architecture of colonial Brazil.
Introduction to colonial Brazil
West turned the conventions of history painting on their head by choosing a contemporary subject and dress.
Painting the French and Indian War
We think of Puritans aesthetics as restrained and humble, but this elaborate cupboard proves otherwise.
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