Maison Carrée: Exploring the Roman Temple in Nîmes

Maison Carrée: A Roman Temple in Nîmes

Introduction

The Maison Carrée stands as a testament to Roman architectural prowess in the heart of Nîmes, France. Built in 16 BC, this remarkably preserved temple offers a glimpse into the world of the Roman Empire, specifically the Augustan period.

Technical and Formal Analysis

The Maison Carrée exemplifies the Roman adaptation of Greek architectural principles. Constructed using the arquitrabe system, the temple features a strong emphasis on straight

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Exploring Literary Genres: Epic, Lyric, and Dramatic Poetry

1) Literary Genres

Overview

Literary works are categorized into groups based on whether the writer draws inspiration from real or imaginary events, external observations, or personal impressions and sensations. Authors can employ various expressive mediums (prose, poetry, dramatic dialogue) to portray reality directly or indirectly. These diverse approaches to understanding literary works have been recognized since classical antiquity as literary genres.

Aristotle defined and classified literary genres,

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19th Century Spanish & French Writers: Overview

19th Century Spanish & French Writers

Spanish Writers

Fernando Fernán Gómez

Fernán Gómez, son of a Spanish-German mother, spent his childhood in Cádiz before moving to Hamburg. Widowed after her first husband, with whom she had gone to Puerto Rico, she returned to Spain and remarried a Marquis. After his second husband’s death, she married Antonio Arrom, who also passed away. Having gained the favor of Elizabeth II and befriended the Dukes of Montpensier, she spent several years in the Alcázar

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20th-Century Latin American Literature: Poetry and Narrative

20th-Century Latin American Poetry

In the early 1940s, artistic shifts emerged in poetry, though it’s difficult to generalize about the poets of this era. Surrealism significantly influenced both style and themes. This period saw a renewed focus on Latin American literary and cultural traditions and a search for national poetic elements. By the 1960s, political commitment and a broader interest in Spanish American or universal themes influenced poetic expression.

The diverse works of poets like Pablo

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Antonio Machado: Life, Works, and Influence on Spanish Poetry

Modernism

Introduction

Modernism, a literary movement born in Latin America during the late nineteenth century, spread to Spain through the influence of Rubén Darío. Two French art movements, Parnassianism (revival of Greco-Roman and mythological themes) and Symbolism (assigning subjective meanings to shapes, colors, beings, etc.), significantly shaped Modernism’s development. Although its rise was brief, ending around 1915, Modernism played a crucial role in the evolution of Spanish poetry by ushering

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Joan Manuel Serrat: Biography, Music, and Legacy

Joan Manuel Serrat

The Life and Music of a Catalan Icon

Joan Manuel Serrat i Teresa (Barcelona, December 27, 1943) is a renowned Spanish singer, composer, interpreter, poet, and musician. He is a prominent figure in modern Spanish and Catalan songwriting.

Influences and Style

Serrat’s work is influenced by poets such as Mario Benedetti, Antonio Machado, Miguel Hernández, Rafael Alberti, and León Felipe, as well as various genres, including Catalan folk music, copla, tango, bolero, and Latin American

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