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Period: 1380 to
Renaissance
The Renaissance was a period that began at the end of the 14th century and ended in the 16th century. This period marked the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Modern Age; The main notable changes occurred in the arts, natural and human sciences. The beginning of this whole movement was in Italy, this new stage began to be given more importance, researching more about art, politics, science and philosophy. Along with the change from theocentrism to antrocentism, Galileo a scientist. -
1420
Florence Cathedral's dome
Florence Cathedral one of the most important structures of the Renaissance. Cathedral that is officially called the Cathedral of Santa María de Fiore. It was designed in a Gothic style by Arnolfo di Cambio. But the structure was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, the structure began to be built in the year 1296 and was completed in the year 1436. It is a main place where people usually visit, it is the largest brick construction in the world, surpassing the St. Peter's Basilica. -
1498
Pietá
Sculpture located in Saint Peter's Basilica, Saint Vatican. Made by Michelangelo Buanorroti, its material is Carrara marble, it is considered the beginning of the high modern age. You can see in the sculpture Jesus already taken down from the cross and being delivered from his mother, Virgin Mary. Until not long ago they put up protection, which is a proof glass screen, since a long time ago the sculpture had already been damaged by vandalism on Pentecost Day. -
1509
The school of Athens, by Raphael Sanzio
The school of Athens, it began to be drawn around the year 1509 and was completed in the year 1511. This drawing was created by Raphael Sanzio, the work was directed for Pope Julius II, the task of this work was to decorate some rooms whose name It was Stanze di Raffaello. They were located in the Apostolic Palace, in Vatican City. You can see scientists, philosophers and mathematicians, which are Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Pythagoras, Archimedes, and others. -
Period: 1520 to 1521
The revolt of the Comuneros in Castilla
The revolt of the comuneros was a movement of the citizens of Castile that occurred between the years 1520 and 1521. At that time Carlos was in office, but all this rebellion came because years ago there had been instability in politics. In principle it was due to the death of Isabel I in 1504, Juana took over, but due to her mental instability, her father took over Fernando II of Aragon. After Fernando's death, Juana was still mentally ill, so her 16-year-old son took charge. -
Period: 1568 to 1571
The rebellion of Alpujarras
It was the second revolt against the crown of Castile, in this rebellion the rebels were the Moors. Mudejar condescension people. After the reconquest, the emirate of Granda still remained in much of Andalusia, while all of Spain was ruled by the Catholic kings, Isabel I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon. The Muslim people went up to Christian territory and became Christians too. They were called Moriscos, but not happy with these acts, they made the second rebellion in the years 1568-1671. -
Period: 1568 to
The Eighty Years War
The Spanish Empire and the Netherlands were involved in this war. Several reasons why all this happened was due to the high payment of taxes, rights and privileges of the nobility. William of Orange was the person who led the Dutch revolt against Spain. In the year 1648 they signed the Peace of Westphalia and some time later also in the year 1648 they signed the Peace of Münster. Spain was also damaged, losing the Netherlands, Naples, Sardinia, Milan, Sicily, Menorca and Gibraltar. -
The defeat of the Spanish Armada by England
In this war, the Spanish Navy was defeated, and the victors were England and the Dutch, who colluded. One of the reasons why they lost was because the others had boats that were superior in terms of speed and were better equipped against bad weather than Spain. This war was active during the months of July and August, in the year 1588. -
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Baroque art
Baroque art is a style of art which began to emerge in Europe around the 1600s and which remained at the time until the 1750s. The characteristics of this painting were as follows: it has drama, movement and exuberance, with a style contrary to the Renaissance, an art that is focused on harmony. To which the Renaissance sought beauty and idealized perfection. The baroque the drastic and the naturalistic. -
Apollo and Daphne, by Bernini
Apollo and Daphne was a sculpture created by the artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini, better known as Bernini. It is considered an artistic marvel of the Baroque era. The statue is located in the Galeria Borghese, located in Rome, Italy. You can see that in the statue we see Apollo (Phoebus) and Daphne, because of a Greek myth Daphne was turning into a tree. To which Apollo hugged her. ``The tree with green leaves that would crown people as a symbol of victory'' -
Saint Peter's square project by Bernini
That square called the Plaza San Pedro project, its construction began in 1656 but was not finished until 1667. It was the same author of the sculpture of the myth apollo and daphne, person named Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The design for almost 100 years of that entire square. The main reason why it was done was so that everyone could see the Pope giving mass, communicating, blessings, etc. It is located in Vatican City, Italy -
The Spinners, by Velazquez
The Spinners is a drawing by the Spanish painter Diego Velázquez, better known as Velazquez. This work of art is in Spain, more specifically in Madrid, Museo del Prado. It is also known by the title The Fable of Arachne. It was painted in 1657. The meaning is an obvious offense against Pallas Athena, since Arachne has represented several of the deceptions that her father, Zeus, used to obtain sexual favors from women and goddesses. -
Period: to
Neoclassical art
Neoclassical art emerged around 1760 and lasted until the 1830s. One of the reasons for this art was: A throwback to the Baroque and Rococo artistic movements, Writings of Johann Joachim, Winckelmann Pompeii and Herculaneum excavations in Italy, The Age of Enlightenment of the 18th century. You can see how the paintings are darker, which you may think at first glance is very boring. Although it has a natural beauty, it is the paints. -
Oath of the Horatii, by Jacques-Louis David
The painting whose name is oath of the horatii, is made by Jacques-Louis David, French author. That beautiful painting was created in 1784 but was not completed until 1785. What it tries to express is a scene from Roman legend about a conflict between two cities. The cities were Rome and Alba Longa. It also transmits atrotism and male self-sacrifice for one's own country. -
Carlos IV of Spain and his family, by Francisco de Goya
The painting called the family of Charles IV. It is a portrait made by Francisco de Goya. The following relatives of the family are seen in the painting: Infante Carlos María Isidro, the Prince of Asturias, Infanta María Josefa, an unidentified princess, who had not yet arrived in Spain) , Infanta María Isabel, Queen María Luisa. Among others more. This portrait was created in the year 1800. It is located on Paseo del Prado, Madrid and has been there since 1824..