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Spanish culture in the 16th century - Coggle Diagram
Spanish culture in the 16th century
The Counter-Reformation's influence
The complete focus in religion caused Spain to develop slowly
Spanish culture was greatly influence by the Counter-Reformation
the main reasons of this are:
Only books that were written in Spain could be read
Spanish people weren't allowed to study outside Spain
Architecture
Classicist or Purist style
decoration decreased
pediment and columns gained importance
Second Third of the century
the Plateresque style
very ornated
worked facades
First third of the century
Literature
Famous authors:
Saint Teresa of Jesus
Saint John of the Cross.
Garcilaso de La Vega
Realistic POVs intensified
Lazarillo de Tormes
The tragicomedy of Calisto and Melibea
Sculpture
The Classicist style
Italy was very influent
important sculptors:
Pompeo Leoni
Leoni Leoni
The Mannerist style
Faces became more expressive
Tried to evoke more emotions
It's main theme was religion
Main sculptors
Alonso Berruguete
Juan de Juni
Painting
Important paintings: :
The Last Supper
Ecce Homo
The Holy Trinity
Important artists:
Juan de Juanes
Michael Angelo
El Greco
Art
main themes were:
Portraits
Religion
Main styles
Mannerist
tried to evoke intense feelings
Dramatic quality
tried to strengthen religion
Classicist
searched for harmony and serenity
mythological themes and nudes were not portrayed.
was influenced by Italian art and Flemish painting
The church also spread thorugh art
