Cusco School

The Cusco School was a renowned artistic movement that developed in the 16th and 17th centuries in Cusco, Peru, blending European Renaissance and Baroque styles with indigenous Andean culture. Artists created religious paintings, sculptures, and murals that reflected both European Christian themes and local symbolism, often using vivid colors and intricate details. This style aimed to communicate Christian messages to indigenous populations while incorporating native artistic traditions. The Cusco School played a vital role in the cultural and religious life of colonial Peru and remains influential in Latin American art history.