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| Spanish Art and Architecture |
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| Spain's rich and varied cultural legacy is especially evident in its striking art and architecture. This Fact Monster article examines the Moorish and Asturian influences on the country's works of art as well as the different eras throughout history, such as the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Mannerism, and Baroque periods, as well as the Classic, Romantic and Modern periods of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. |
| Topic: Art, Spanish; Spanish art |
| URL: http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/ent/A0846164.html |
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| Spanish Art and Architecture: The Baroque, Rococo and Neo Classical Period |
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| A new style of architecture was introduced in Europe called "rococo". It was named after José Benito Churriguera, an artistic Spanish architect. Jose Benito was the son of an altarpiece artist from Barcelona. Jose and his two brothers worked as architects and the style they developed became linked to their family name. The article here provides you with a detailed description of the rococo style. This is an interesting article about Spanish art and architecture. |
| Topic: Architecture, Spanish; Art, Spanish; Spanish architecture; Spanish art |
| URL: http://www.sprachcaffe.com/english/study_abroad/countries/spain/spanish_art_baroque.htm |
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| Spanish Painting in the Seventeenth Century |
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| If you are interested in Spanish painting, then you found the right place. You can learn all about Spanish art from the National Gallery of Art Web site. Did you know that the Spanish were very preoccupied with religious paintings? Why? Read all about how the Protestant Reformation and Catholic Church influenced Spanish art. Learn about Spanish artists, view many Spanish paintings, and take online tours of many types of art at this extremely valuable art gallery Web site. |
| Topic: Art, Spanish; Spanish art |
| URL: http://www.nga.gov/collection/gallery/gg30/gg30-main1.html |
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| Spanish Painting |
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| The National Gallery of Art presents three guided tours of some of its Spanish works of arts from the seventeenth century, as well as the paintings of El Greco and Francisco de Goya. Each piece is accompanied by a description, and the seventeenth century tour includes examples of works by Juan van der Hamen y Leon, Francisco de Zurbaran, Diego Velazquez, and several other artists. |
| Topic: Art, Spanish; Spanish art |
| URL: http://www.nga.gov/collection/gallery/spanish.htm |
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| Spain: Arts and Crafts |
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| From the Oxfam Cool Planet Web site, this feature article on the arts and crafts of Spain has information on the visual artists, literary figures, and performers who have had a worldwide influence on the traditional arts. The site also includes brief biographies of Spain's two most famous artists: Pablo Picasso and poet Federico García Lorca. The full text of Lorca's poem, "The Gypsy and the Wind" provides an example of his beautiful imagery and rhythmic style. |
| Topic: Art, Spanish; Poets, Spanish; Spain; Spanish art; Spanish literature; Spanish poets |
| URL: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/spain/arts.htm |
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| Flamenco-world.com |
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| Bright, swirling colors; music that reaches into your soul and forces your body to begin to move; this is what Flamenco is all about! It is about incredible music and even more incredible musicians. Here you will have the opportunity to learn about the talented musicians and dancers who have the passion for Flamenco. Videos of some amazing dancing, guitar playing and singing are quickly accessed and allow you a glimpse into the world of Flamenco. |
| Topic: Art, Spanish; Flamenco; Folk songs, Spanish; Spanish art; Spanish folk songs |
| URL: http://www.flamenco-world.com/flamenco.htm |