1. MexicoArt – Architecture

2. Mesoamerican Three periods as art: Pre-Classic, Classic, and post classical. Classical Period Characterized by large pyramids The Post Classic period was dominated by Toltec statues and large Aztec cities Pre-Classic was mostly Olmec

3. Colonial Architecture Mexico’s colonial architecture is a mix of Spanish Colonial architecture and Baroque ornamentation, called Churrigueresque. Mexico City Cathedral

4. Haciendas These were large estates that were similar to feudal estates in Europe

5. 19th & 20th Century French Occupation influenced style dramatically 20th Century architecture incorporates modern structural designs with artistic expressions of pre-Columbian art Castillo de Chapultepec Palacio de BellasArtes