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A 5 page paper which examines Spanish art and Spanish artists. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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artists such as Velasquez and Picasso the world of art was altered through Spanish involvement. The following paper examines Spanish art and some Spanish artists from the 16th century to
the 20th century. Spanish Art and Spanish Artists While the 16th century saw many forms of art it is perhaps the Baroque movement that is more commonly recognized. While
"Gothic wood-carvings, triptychs and illuminated books are fine examples of mediaeval Spanish art" there was much turmoil in the 16th century throughout Europe, turmoil which insisted on change (DonQuijote.org, 2006).
One author notes, "The Baroque period is one of the biggest chapters inside the Art World. Not only is an artistic style, but also a way of life" (SpanishArts, 2006).
As mentioned, in the 16th century change was taking place and Europe was experiencing many different problems as the Renaissance was ending and religion was on much shakier ground
than it had been in previous decades and centuries. This was because of the revolution involving the Protestants and the Catholics. With the Baroque movement many envisioned something of a
bridge between Renaissance and Neoclassicism. But as one author notes, "this is a bad interpretation" for "If classical art promotes human reason, Baroque prefers information about feelings and human sensitive"
(SpanishArts, 2006). In Baroque paintings there was more depth, more shadowing, and perhaps more of a sense of realism in comparison to the Renaissance. One of the artists of
this particular time period was El Greco. Although not a native Spaniard he settled in Toledo in 1577 and he demonstrated a highly emotional style" which "gave powerful expression to
the religious fervour of his adopted country" (Spanish Fiestas Ltd., 2006). But, the ruler of Spain, Philip, was not impressed by his work and as such El Greco found very
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