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Casta Painting

Author: Ian McConnell
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Casta Painting

A type of painting that was common in Mexico in the 18th century that depicts a racially mixed family, consisting of the two parents (of different races) and their child.

Costumbrismo

The depiction of scenes of everyday life, the Spanish equivalent of genre painting in Dutch art.

Mestiza/o

In the casta system, a person with one European and one indigenous parent.

Mullata/o

In the casta system, a person with with one European and one African parent.

Peninsulares

People originally born in Spain.

Viceroyalty

The territory controlled by a person who rules in place of the king or queen.