Near Arroyo Seco in Victoria, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands
Rock Art in the 16th Century
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2019
1. Rock Art in the 16th Century Marker
Con la conquista y colonización por parte de militares, religiosos y colonos otomíes en nombre de la corona española, surgió una nueva iconografía vinculada a los conquistadores y la nueva religión. Paulatinamente el arte rupestre de los nómadas y seminómadas fue sustituido por íconos de la tradición católica popular: cruces, altares, personajes con vestimenta militar, entre otros; todos estos motivos ahora podemos verlos compartir los mismos frentes rocosos.
Rock Art in the 16th Century
With the Conquest and the colonization by military, religious and Otomi settlers in the name of the Spanish crown, a new iconography linked to the conquerors and the new religion emerged. Gradually the rock art of nomads and semi-nomads was replaced by icons of the popular Catholic tradition: crosses, altars, characters in military clothing, among others. This new symbolism can now be seen sharing the same rock faces with earlier imagery.
Erected by Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH)
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Native Americans.
Location. 21° 11.49′ N, 100° 12.171′ W. Marker is near Arroyo Seco, Guanajuato, in Victoria. Marker can be reached from Calle Nueva a Victoria just north of Calle Principal de Arroyo Seco, on the right when traveling north. The marker is along the walking tour at the Arroyo Seco Archaeological Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arroyo Seco GTO 37920, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Guardians of the Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); The Memory of the Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker); A Long-Term Painted History (within shouting distance of this marker); The Social Function of Rock Art (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Imagination of Rock Art (about 210 meters away); A Fragile Testimony (about 240 meters away); The Arroyo Seco Archaeological Site (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The human figure (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arroyo Seco.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2019
2. Rock Art in the 16th Century Marker
The marker is seen here along a viewing stand with the rock art higher up and to the left in this view.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2019
3. Detail of the rock art included on the marker
Note the image of the cross and a figure that appears to be a soldier, possibly with a bandolier across his chest and a high, shako-style hat.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2019
4. Additional nearby rock art
These additional figures are probably from an earlier period before the Spanish Conquest.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2019
5. Rock Art in the 16th Century Marker
The marker is at this viewing stand along the last part of the walking tour at the site.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 21, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
