Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
Taíno civilization, modern Dominican art, Hispaniola, culture
College
Humanities
Department
Spanish and Portuguese
Abstract
At the time of the arrival of Columbus in 1492, the indigenous Taíno civilization pervaded the island of Hispaniola (now home to Haiti and the Dominican Republic). However, as a result of disease and persecution, the Taíno population would all but disappear within fifty years. The annihilation was so complete, in fact, that the conquering Spaniards had to import African slaves to compensate for the loss of labor. Despite the limited influence of the Taínos in the modern Dominican’s life and ancestry, aspects of this once flourishing culture continue to appear in Dominican art.
Recommended Citation
Hyatt, Brittany H. and Weatherford, Dr. Douglas J.
(2013)
"The Taíno Influence on Modern Dominican Art,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 969.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/969