Spanish Theater in the Early 20th Century: 1900-1936
Introduction
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Linguistic Terms
- Presets: Words and phrases taken from another language adapted to their pronunciation and spelling.
- Foreigners: Words or expressions borrowed from another language, conserving their pronunciation and spelling.
- Calco Lexicon: The formation of words or phrases using the literal translation of foreign terms.
Realism
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Datasheet
Title of Painting:
Three Nudes in the Forest
Author:
Joaquim Sunyer
Date:
1913-1915
Dimensions:
1.25 x 1.51 m
Technique:
Oil
Support:
Canvas
Genre:
Figurative
Condition:
Good
Style:
Noucentisme
Location (Current and Original):
Museum of Modern Art (Barcelona)
Topic
In a typical Mediterranean landscape, three nude women are depicted in an idyllic moment.
Formal Analysis
- Line: Fine, rounded black lines clearly contour all figures.
- Color: The artist employs an austere palette, primarily green and brown