Portico de la Gloria: Cathedral of Santiago Masterpiece
Portico de la Gloria: A Romanesque Masterpiece
The Portico de la Gloria is a construction based on three arches, the central one being the highest. Its iconography is based on the Apocalypse of St. John. The tympanum in the great central arch features Christ in Majesty surrounded by the Tetramorph. In addition, there are a series of angels with instruments of the Passion: the column, the cross, the crown of thorns, the four nails and the spear, a parchment (Pilate’s sentence), a pitcher (washing
Read MoreCaravaggio’s Late Works: Resurrection, Saints, and Redemption
Resurrection of Lazarus
Commissioned by Lazari (?).
We again have a general scene, except for Christ and Lazarus, with a background of a wall. Lazarus makes a hand gesture like the Jesus of the calling of Matthew. Christ’s gesture in this painting, however, is more potent than the gesture in the other picture (from Matthew). Lazarus comes out with his arms crossed, an unusual position, but perhaps intended to parallel the resurrection of Christ, demonstrating the power of resurrection. The figure
Read MoreElizabeth Johnson: Justice, Race, and Gender in Theology
Justice, Race, and Gender: An Analysis of Elizabeth Johnson’s Theology
In our daily lives, injustice is rampant. As those striving to be “men and women for others,” understanding the significance of this concept is crucial. Elizabeth Johnson raises important and often controversial points, specifically addressing Cone’s idea that, in a racist society, “God is Black,” and the feminist perspective on Jesus. Some feminists argue that Jesus’ gender excludes women, legitimizing patriarchy and androcentrism.
Read MoreEarly 20th Century Spanish Novel: Realism Rupture and Avant-Garde
Early 20th Century Novel: Rupture of Realism
The rupture of realism occurs in two aspects:
The Emergence of Subjectivism
The emergence of subjectivism: Interest is displaced from external reality to internal reality, to the knowledge of the author’s circumstances. The bankruptcy of rationalism, the sense of absurdity, and vital distrust to know reality, do not pay attention to details, but to the author’s internal perspective. The approach is the exponent of this uncertainty, which is seen in the prevalence
Read MoreValle-Inclán: Exploring His Dramatic Works and Literary Cycles
Ramón María del Valle-Inclán: A Theatrical Journey
Ramón María del Valle-Inclán‘s plays faced staging challenges during his time, impacting their representation. His extensive dramatic work is often categorized into cycles:
Modernist Cycle
This cycle encompasses works influenced by the modernist movement, which shaped his early aesthetic. Ashes, his first drama, explores adultery with a focus on morbid aspects. In 1908, he retitled it The Wilderness of Souls. The amplification of stage directions,
Read MoreCatalan Modernism and Victor Catala’s Solitude
Catalan Modernism: A Cultural Movement
Loneliness is a core concept within Modernism, a cultural movement in Catalonia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It coincided with other European Modernist movements, sharing contradictory and complex aspects. Modernism aimed to transform society through art, breaking from the past and striving to create a self-sufficient, modern, European national culture. It was not merely an artistic trend but sought a global cultural renovation.