PATRIMONIO CULTURAL

CULTURAL HERITAGE OF SPAIN

Made by: Ana Isabel Hernández Guerrero.

Cuevas de Altamira

Cuevas de Nerja

The oldest cave paintings in Europe are in Cantabria, Altamira and El Castillo, the latter being more than 40,000 years old. Also those of the caves of Nerja, in Malaga, could date from that same time, which makes them the oldest works of art in the world.Spanish art is internationally recognized for several reasons: it is varied, innovative and exciting, and includes many works that personify that quality of art that leaves the viewer in awe.

ART OF SPAIN

THE MOST FAMOUS PAINTINGS IN SPAIN:

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Explanation of the details of this work

Las meninas

This painter was born in the Baroque period, he was considered a great painter and even a French painter referred to him as the painter of painters.

Diego Velázquez (1599-1660)

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PAINTERS IN SPAIN

The first works of Spanish architecture were greatly influenced by Roman architecture.They are characterized by monumentality, represented by arches and columns. The Segovia Archduct, the Mérida Theater are some examples.With the fall of the Roman Empire, part of the Spanish territory was occupied by the Arabs, who also contributed significantly to the growth of Spanish architecture (example: Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca).

ARCHITECTURE OF SPAIN

Roman Theatre of Merida

The Gothic style is one of the most striking in Spanish architecture. They are more extravagant, exaggerated and have a play of light and shadow in the baroque.

AT THE MOMENT

The Segovia Archduct

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The most visited monument in Spain is the Basilica of the Holy Family, in Barcelona

MONUMENTS IN SPAIN

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OLD SPANISH MUSIC