Section 3
The Incas
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Architecture of the Inca
The Inca capital city of Cusco is one of the finest examples of both traditional Inca and colonial architecture.
Textiles of the Inca
The Incas were highly regarded for their textiles, which were influenced by the artistic works of the pre-Inca ChimĂș culture.
Metalwork of the Inca
The Inca were well-known for their use of gold, silver, copper, bronze, and other metals for tools, weapons, and decorative ornaments.
The Spanish Conquest and Its Effects on Incan Art
After the fall of the Inca Empire, many aspects of Inca culture were systematically destroyed or irrevocably changed by Spanish conquerors.