Summary of ARTE COLONIAL - ESCUELA QUITEÑA

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The video discusses the history of colonial art in Ecuador, focusing on the 16th century school of "quiteñas" artists who combined Spanish and indigenous traditions. It highlights some of the beautiful religious paintings and sculptures produced by the school, many of which are on display in the Museo de Arte Colonial in Quito. The video also discusses the 18th century Ecuadorian art scene, with famous painters like Manuel Chile and José Olmos, and how their work has shaped the contemporary Peruvian art scene.

• 00:00:00 The video presents the history of Ecuador's colonial art, focusing on the school of "quiteñas" (16th century artists who mixed Spanish and indigenous traditions). The school produced a number of beautiful religious paintings and sculptures, many of which are on display in the Museo de Arte Colonial in Quito. In the 18th century, Ecuador became an important center of art, with famous painters like Manuel Chile and José Olmos. You can see the progression of their skill and artistry in the paintings and sculptures displayed in the museum.
• 00:05:00 The video features art from the colonial period in Peru, including paintings by Bernardo de Legarda and sculptures such as the Calvario of Manuel Chili Caspicara. The video also highlights the importance of colonial art in shaping the contemporary Peruvian art scene.