Baroque Theater: Origins, Divisions, and Key Elements
Origins of Baroque Theater: Italian Influence
The influence of Italian theater is evident in 16th-century Spanish theater in terms of themes, action, and scenic techniques.
Lope de Rueda
Lope de Rueda founded his own Italian company and was an actor and playwright. His theatrical repertoire consisted of dramatic works. His comedy is an imitation of Italian comedy, emphasizing dialogue agility (e.g., Olives and Land of Cockaigne).
Juan de la Cueva
Juan de la Cueva introduced national themes to the theater
Read MoreUnderstanding Personality Perception and Communication
Perceptions of Personality
Perceptions of personality are the result of capturing, through the senses, an image, feeling, or impression of someone. This process is inherently selective. Several factors influence how we perceive personality:
- Prejudice: Judging someone before truly knowing them.
- First Impressions: The initial impression, which influences how we judge someone’s attitude over time (often called the halo effect).
- Order of Information: The sequence in which information is presented can
Renaissance: Politics, Society, and Culture
The Renaissance: Political and Social Context
The Renaissance was a period of transition from the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. It began in Italy in the 14th century and spread throughout Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. Precursors of the Italian Renaissance include Dante (13th-14th century), Petrarch (14th century), and Boccaccio (14th century).
- It coincided with the decline of feudalism and the rise of absolutism.
- There was a separation of power between the Emperor and the Pope. The Papacy
Text Types and Linguistic Features
Description
Description: To describe is to represent the characteristics of an element of reality in words, so it can be known by the receiver.
Structure
- Topic: Designation of the object of the description.
- Expansion: Enumeration and detailing of parts and properties of the described element. Depending on the intention, the enumeration can be comprehensive or selective.
- Staging: Detailing of the environment of the described element and its similarities with other known elements.
- Progression: Description
Spanish Literature: Generations of ’98 and ’14
The Generation of ’98
Poetry of the Generation of ’98: Antonio Machado
Antonio Machado was born in Seville, but soon moved to Madrid, where both he and his brother Manuel came into contact with literature.
Features:
- Romantic Influence: Recurring, especially in the works of Bécquer and Rosalía de Castro.
- Critical Perspective on the Problem of Spain: He felt committed to the intent to create another Spain.
- Use of Symbols: He used symbols in his works as a personal reflection, as well as on life.
Topics:
Read MoreCatalan Modernism & Avant-Garde Art: Picasso and Dalí
Lluís Domènech i Montaner (1850-1923)
Architect, Designer, Illustrator
Interested in archeology and history, President of the Ateneu Barcelonès, and Conservative Catalan politician.
- Hospital de Sant Pau
- Palau de la Música Catalana
- Casa Fuster
Josep Puig i Cadafalch (1867-1956)
Architect and Politician
President of the Mancomunitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia), Director of archaeological excavations in Empúries, and Pioneer of the safeguard of Romanesque art.
- Casa Ametller
- Casa de les Punxes
- Pavellons