This collection supplements the theme "When Cultures Meet" from Stories of Art. Works from very different artworlds show very different traditions and expectations, including different traditions for the use of light and dark. Though many of the names of the artists who made these old artworks are unknown, some are known. Click on "More Info" to learn about European artists whose work was influenced by earlier artists or artists of their own time. Without quotations from the artists, art historians can only speculate on the specific intentions of the makers.

European Renaissance works and precontact works from diverse American cultures are included.