Reused architectural elements in Late Antique structures.

Small pieces of colored glass or stone used in Byzantine mosaics.

The filling of spaces with designs in Islamic art.

A metalworking technique involving metal around colored areas, common in Medieval art.

Dramatic light/dark contrasts in Baroque painting.

The combination of different cultural traditions, especially in New Spain art.

It adapted the Roman basilica, a public building, for Christian worship, retaining the basic layout but modifying it for religious purposes.

It continued using mosaics but developed new techniques like pendentives to support domes and emphasized spiritual, ethereal qualities.

Mannerism rejected the balance and harmony of the High Renaissance, favoring elongated figures, distorted forms, and artificial colors.

While still valuing realism, it embraced drama, emotion, and movement, often using tenebrism and dynamic compositions.

It combines Spanish Baroque techniques with indigenous motifs and artistic practices, creating a syncretic style that reflects the colonial context.

They support domes on flat walls, enabling the construction of large, centrally-planned churches.

Calligraphy, particularly Kufic, served as a primary form of decoration and conveyed religious messages.

They preserved religious texts, served educational purposes, and functioned as artistic expressions within monasteries.

Gothic sculptures often depicted scenes related to salvation, reflecting the religious values of the time.

It allowed artists to create a realistic sense of depth on a 2D surface, enhancing the naturalism of their works.

It serves as a reminder of mortality and the transience of earthly pleasures.