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Pre-Hispanic traditions

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Indigenous cultural and artistic practices that existed before Spanish colonization and were preserved by colonial artists both openly and covertly in their work.

AP course connection

Topic 5.1: 5.1 Interactions Within and Across Cultures in Indigenous American Art

Unit 5

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