SPANISH CULTURE IN THE 16TH CENTURY
Art
Literature
Architecture
Sculpture
Painting
used art to spread their ideas and values
two styles
In the second third of the century, buildings were constructed in a Classicist or Purist style
In the first third of the century, the Plateresque style dominated
The most important sculptures in the Classicist style are those by the Italians Leoni Leoni and his son Pompeo Leoni
The main artists
Spanish culture was greatly influenced by the Counter-Reformation
Felipe II impeded access to its doctrines
Spaniards were not allowed to study in other countries
Books printed outside the Peninsula were not allowed into the country
The most famous religious authors were mystics
famous authors
Saint Teresa of Jesus
Saint John of the Cross
Novels contained realistic portrayals of daily life
Garcilaso de la Vega was the most important poet
Classicist
Mannerist
strove for harmony and serenity
dominated in the second half of the century
was influenced by Italian art and Flemish painting
The works were expressive and had a dramatic quality
main examples
Granada Cathedral by Diego de Siloé
Jaén Cathedral and El Salvador Church in Úbeda, both by Andrés de Vandelvira
The Palace of Carlos V in the Alhambra in Granada by Pedro Machuca
The facade of the Alcázar and the Bisagra Gate, both in Toledo, by Alonso de Covarrubias
Juan de Juni
works
The Entombment of Christ
The Virgen of Anguish
most important paintings are those by Juan de Juanes
Their idealism is similar to Raphael's works
was Carlos V's court painter
His works are characterised by the drama and spirituality reflected on the faces of his subjects
Alonso Berruguete
works
The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
The Sacrifice of Isaac