Roman Sculpture: Portraits, Reliefs, and Sarcophagi

Roman Sculpture

1. The Portrait

Roman sculpture is characterized by its realistic depiction of individuals, focusing on their unique traits and psychological depth. This contrasts with Greek sculpture, which often idealized its subjects.

  • Roman sculptors were particularly interested in capturing the features of the face, often creating busts that emphasized individual characteristics.
  • Unlike Greek sculpture, Roman portraiture had a more private character, not always focusing on heroes or important figures.
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Journalistic Language and Media Communication

Language of Journalistic Articles

Language of the articles: It is used by the mass media (print, radio, TV, etc.).

Communication Characteristics

Mixed codes: One of the most striking features of the language of journalism and advertising is that it consists of several codes used depending on the medium. For example, radio messages mix oral language with musical messages; on TV, oral language is mixed with written language, still images, and moving images.

The Newspaper as a Semiological System

A set

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Architectural and Artistic Movements: A Timeline

Architectural and Artistic Movements

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Functionalism in architecture is a current where building size, mass, space allocation, and other features should be based on the building’s usefulness. Example: Le Corbusier’s Villa Roche, 1921.

Agency – Buildings are like organisms whose shape conforms to the materials used and integrated into the natural environment. Example: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, 1935.

Mannerism – An artistic style that spread in Europe in the 16th century (not the 21st),

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Lyric Poetry: Characteristics and Poetic Forms

Lyric Poetry: Main Features

Lyric poetry is a broad and varied genre encompassing diverse forms, themes, and literary techniques. It is characterized by the intensive use of the poetic function of language, expressing the author’s feelings, imaginations, and emotions. It serves as a vehicle for conveying personal experiences and subjective perspectives, often employing allusion and connotation.

Key Characteristics of Lyric Poetry

  1. Emotion and Immediacy: Lyric poetry directly expresses the feelings and
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Goya’s Artistic Evolution: From War to Black Paintings

Phase III (1808-1814): The War of Independence

Phase III (1808-1814) coincides with the Spanish War of Independence. Napoleon, through Godoy, sought passage through Spain to Portugal to enforce a blockade against England. However, Godoy realized Napoleon’s true intentions. This led to the Mutiny of Aranjuez, Charles IV’s abdication in favor of his son Ferdinand VII, and Ferdinand’s subsequent appeal to Bonaparte. This period also saw the creation of the 1812 Constitution, known as “La Pepa.”

Goya’

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Ancient Greece: Physical Culture and Education

Mycenaean Civilization

In Mycenaean Greece, decorative themes often depicted action scenes and clairvoyance. This was a belligerent civilization, with activities such as chariot racing, spear throwing, and archery. They used games as preparation for war, including practices like sprinting and strength training.

Minoan Civilization

The Minoan culture had a pre-Hellenic origin. This stage was characterized by political fragmentation and the use of bronze metallurgy. Agriculture and maritime trade also

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