Renaissance Sculpture in Spain

The Sculpture of the Renaissance in Spain

The Emergence of the Renaissance in Spain: Chronology and Historical Context

Spain maintained close relations with Italy due to the numerous campaigns waged by Ferdinand of Aragon, stemming from the Crown of Aragon’s dominion over Naples and Sicily. This continuous exchange of artists and materials between the Italian states and the Hispanic monarchy allowed the essence of the Renaissance to be assimilated by the end of the 15th century and spread throughout

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Renaissance Architecture: A Revival of Classical Ideals

Quattro: Brunelleschi’s Influence

Brunelleschi paved the way for nearly all Renaissance architects. However, his understanding of classical architectural orders was incomplete, resulting in a unique architectural language that incorporated classical elements without strictly adhering to ancient rules. Architects following Brunelleschi, particularly Donato Bramante, further developed this language, leading to the full recovery of classicism during the 15th century, culminating in Sebastiano Serlio’

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Academic and Neoclassical Painting Principles

1. Academicista Painting

1 – Principles of the Academy

To meet the demands of the Academy, the painters should respect a certain number of principles.
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Respect the hierarchy of genres

topics: religious, mythological or historical must convey a moral message [where people can learn from the table]. They come in decreasing order: the scenes of daily life (called small genus or genre or custom), stories the landscape and still life (Still Life)
According to the Academy, portraits, landscapes and

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Surrealism and Rationalism in Art

The Dragon by Oscar Dominguez

Classification of the Work

Oil on canvas painting, 82 x 61 cm.

Composition of the Work

The author presents a symbolic landscape. In this painting, we find the dragon that gives the title to the work fading into the roots of a tree. Resting on the dragon is a dreaming lion. The dragon stands as a ritual totem on a flat surface resembling lava. On a grand piano floats the lion, a fairly common symbol that reinforces the role of the dragon tree. The tree may be associated

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Text Classification in Communication: An Overview

Text Classification in Communication

Elements of Textual Analysis

The classification of different types of textual analysis focuses on the elements involved in communication. Each text must be clear about the following:

  • The term it deals with
  • The issuer or sender
  • The recipe or method used
  • The channel of communication
  • The intentions behind the text
  • The code used (language, symbols)
  • The role of language
  • The register or level of formality
  • The genre it belongs to

These elements determine the style and structure

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Neoclassicism and Cubism: A Journey Through Art History

Neoclassicism

Introduction

Neoclassicism was a prominent artistic movement that flourished in Europe and the United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It drew inspiration from the art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, seeking to revive classical ideals in response to the perceived excesses of the Baroque and Rococo styles.

Characteristics of Neoclassical Art

  • Emphasis on harmony, balance, and order.
  • Focus on simplicity and rationality.
  • Rejection of excessive ornamentation and emotionalism.
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