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España
Literature and Art
Historic Spanish Architecture/Art
Prehistoric Art
Roman architecture in Spain
Coliseums, bridges, theaters, temples among others
Roman aqueduct of Segovia
Arabic Architecture
España
La Alhambra
Arabic Structures cont’d
Due to their belief in not reproducing the human form Arabic art rarely contains humans can be found
Arabic art is dominant in the south of Spain. Their art consisted of vibrant colors, intricate designs, and rich ornamentation.
Arabic Art cont’d
The Mosque of Cordoba
The Mosque of Cordoba was converted into a Christian Church contains almost 1000 columns
Roman Architecture
España
Roman architecture in Spain
The Roman architecture in Spain included Amphitheatres, coliseums, temples, and bridges
Murallas de Avila
Cathedral of Jaen en Andalucia
The Cathedral of Sevilla
The cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
The bridge of Toledo
Aqueduct of SegoviaConsidered one of the greatest Architectural feats in Europe
Made with 20 400 granite blocks of granite
The aqueduct was made without concrete or mortar and stands due to the equal balance of forces.
Literature
España
Spanish Literature
Jarchas -
Jarchas are the oldest form of Spanish literature that is known. They are short poems written in Arabic and Spanish dialect. The main themes of these poems are frequently of love and the pain or ectasy it may bring
Garcilaso de la Vega (1501 – 1536)
He wrote in Spanish, Latin, and italian
He died in Battle at the age of 34
He was from a noble family, was a military man, diplomat, musician, and poet
He played the harp and the violin
Miguel Cervantes (1547 – 1616)
Cervantes was self-taught but also received formal education
He was also a soldier, and lost the use of his left hand in battle “for the greater good of the right” (according to Cervantes)
Most famous for his work – Don Quijote de la Mancha in 1605
Lope de Vega (1562 – 1635)
Although he was married twice and had many illegitimate children, he became a priest at age 52
Born and died in Madrid Spain
He attended a university operated by Jesuit priests, but was largely self-taught
He was part to the 1588 Invincible Army
He was a playwright, poet, and a priest
Famous works: Fuenteovejuna
Federico Garcia Lorca 1898 - 1936
Was born in Andalucía Spain
Lorca was a poet, playwright, composer, pianist, guitarist, director, and illustrator
He was considered the poet of the Gitano (gypsies), the Blacks of New York, homosexuals, and oppressed women
Federico García Lorca (1898 – 1936)
He visited New York in 1929 – a visit that both impressed and depressed him
Famous works Bodas de and Sangre, Yerma, La Casa de Bernada Alba
He was assassinated by a Franco loyalist in 1936
Domenico Theotocopuli - El Greco (1542 – 1614)
The name El Greco came about because this painter was born in Crete, Greece
Born in Greece, studied painting in Italy, and one of the most famous Spanish painters
El Greco painted mainly religious themes -using somber colors, and people in reverential positions
Famous works: La crucifixión and El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz,
Diego Velazquez (1599 – 1660)
One of the most famous Spanish painters both in life and death
He was almost opposite to Greco painting scenes of enjoyment
El Cristo Crucificado, Las Meninas, La Rendición de
Breda and Los Borachos
Francisco de Goya (1746 – 1823)
Goya was from a humble family
He was a mischievous boy and remained that way into adulthood as a result he was involved in many duels, quarrels, and fights
Francisco de Goya (1746 – 1823)
He was the ‘painter of the court’ for Carlos IV. That still did not stop him from painting about the corruptions occuring in his government
He painted the royal family en all their reality with all their foibles. Historians believe it’s a wonder he was not hanged!
La Gallina Ciega, Ni por esas and El Sueño de razon produce monstruos
Pablo Picasso (1881 – 1973)
Born in Málaga Spain to a father who was a museum curator, possibly one of the factors that influenced his profession
He began to paint in earnest at the age of 15
At age 19 he moved to Paris
Guernica (1937)
The Old Guitarist and Las Doncellas de Avignon He was the founder of
a style of art called cubism
He painted up to the final years of his life
He died at 92 in France
Flamenco
Flamenco is a type of music and special dance originating from Arabic and Gitano influences. Different regions in Spain have slightly varying interpretations of Flamenco.
Instruments of Flamenco