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Spanish culture in the 16th century - Coggle Diagram
Spanish culture in the 16th century
Spanish culture
Was 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
Science in Spain
Progressed was slowly because the new ideas and discoveries made in other countries
Religion played a fundamental role in all works of art
Literature
Most famous religious authors were mystics
They wrote about their spiritual experiences
Novels contained realistic portrayals of daily life
Garcilaso de la Vega was the most important poet
Art
Church and monarchy used art to spread their ideas
Classicist
Strove for harmony and serenity
influenced by Italian art and Flemish painting
Mannerist
Dominated in the second half of the century
Works were expressive
Works had a dramatic quality
The Counter-Reformation wished to evoke intense feelings
Architecture
The Plateresque style dominated
Style is characterised by ornate facades
Buildings were constructed in a Classicist or Purist style
Faithfully reproduced the architectural characteristics of the Italian Renaissance
Decoration
Examples
The Palace of Carlos V
Alhambra in Granada by Pedro Machuca
Granada Cathedral
By Diego de Siloé
Jaén Cathedral
In Úbeda by Andrés de Vandelvira
El Salvador Church
In Úbeda by Andrés de Vandelvira
Facade of the Alcázar
In Toledo by Alonso de Covarrubias
Bisagra Gate
In Toledo by Alonso de Covarrubias
Sculpture
Important sculptures in the Classicist style
by the Italians Leoni and his son Pompeo Leoni
Important works are Carlos V's and Felipe II's cenotaphs
Faces of the sculptures became more expressive
Tried to evoke intense feelings to reflect the dramatic situations
Main works done in this style were of religious imagery
Main artists were
Alonso Berruguete
Sacrifice of Isaac
Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
Juan de Juni
Entombment of Christ
Virgen of Anguish
Painting
Main portrait artist from the Venetian school
Carlos V's court painter
Alonso Sánchez Coello and Juan Pantoja de Cruz were Felipe II's portrait painters
Elongated figures with dramatic expressions on their faces
