Romanticism in Spain: Context, Traits & Stages

Romanticism in Spain: A Cultural Revolution

Romanticism was a profound cultural revolution that introduced a new sensibility in which subjectivity became paramount. In Spain, the emergence of this new aesthetic coincided with the development of the bourgeoisie and a new social and economic order. In the literary field, the movement’s triumph began in the theater. In fiction, approximately twenty titles were published, followed by new approaches. Poetry was the last genre to embrace Romanticism,

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Understanding Culture: Symbols, Traditions, and Values

Culture is essentially a learned system of meanings, a value ladder system, that helps you to make sense of and explain what is going on in everyday intercultural surroundings. It fosters (encourages or promotes the development of something, typically something regarded as good) a particular sense of shared identity and solidarity among its group members. It also reinforces the boundary of “we” as an ingroup and the dissimilar “others” as belonging to distant outgroups. Ingroups’ identity

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Lyon Culinary Day Trip: Savoring France’s Gastronomic Heart

One-Day Culinary Tour in Lyon, France

Lyon, often referred to as the gastronomic capital of France, offers an unparalleled food experience. A one-day culinary tour of this vibrant city provides an immersive introduction to its rich culinary traditions and the diverse flavors that define its cuisine. The tour is designed to engage all the senses, allowing visitors to explore local markets, sample iconic dishes, and even participate in hands-on cooking workshops.

Morning: Exploring Halles de Lyon Paul

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Building a Shared Vision: Key Elements and Benefits

What is the Vision?

We define the vision as the idea or set of ideas that propel a forward-looking organization. A clear vision communicates the future of the organization to all stakeholders and encourages creativity in all activities conducted within and outside the company.

Who Defines the Vision?

The vision is conceived by the group of shareholders and senior management. However, these owners and managers should consider ideas and views from employees at all levels.

Defining the Vision

We must establish

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Documentary Film: History, Types, and Production Phases

Documentary Film: An Overview

Documentary: Maria Moliner: applies to films with no plot or a minor one, whose value is primarily informational or instructional. OER: refers to films that represent informational purposes only, facts, scenes, experiments, etc., taken from reality. A. Moreno: A film genre based on images taken from reality and based on true facts. It attempts to prove the truth of events, situations, behaviors, and so on.

The first exhibition room was the Hall Indien, in the basement

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Media Censorship Under Franco’s Dictatorship in Spain

Media Censorship Under Franco’s Dictatorship

The media suffered greatly during the Franco dictatorship due to censorship and control. Freedom of the press did not exist until 1977. This era is immortalized on television with nude women and movies featuring Esteso, Fernando, and Jose Luis Pajares.

State Control of Press and Propaganda

In 1937, the State Delegation for Press and Propaganda was created. In 1938, the Interior Ministry, led by Ramón Serrano Suner, decreed the Press Law. This law of war

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