Romantic Lyricism of Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer: An Overview
Romantic Lyricism: Gustavo A. Bécquer
The Rise of Romanticism
Napoleon’s European expansion spread the ideals of the French Revolution (liberty, equality, fraternity). This led to a reaction from traditional monarchies, emphasizing values like religion, throne, and home. Nationalist sentiments also arose, reaffirming historic identities against the invader. Within this context, Romanticism emerged in 19th-century Europe.
As an artistic and literary movement, Romanticism reacted against Neoclassicism’
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Chronology of the Renaissance
The Revival in Italy
The Renaissance arose in Italian cities during the 14th century. These Italian states became centers of art and intellect, attracting educated individuals from across Europe. They served as hubs for the dissemination of new, pro-Western ideas.
The “big three” authors of the Italian Renaissance are Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio.
The Spanish Renaissance
The Spanish Renaissance unfolded in two stages:
- The Pre-Renaissance (15th Century): This transitional
The Renaissance: A Chronological Overview
Chronology of the Renaissance
The Renaissance arose in Italian cities during the 14th century. These Italian states became centers of art, attracting educated men from across Europe and serving as sources for the dissemination of new, pro-Western ideas. The three major authors of this period were Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio.
The Spanish Renaissance unfolded in two stages: the pre-Renaissance of the 15th century and the full Renaissance of the 16th century.
The Pre-Renaissance (15th Century)
This
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Chronology of the Renaissance
The Revival in Italy
The Renaissance arose in Italian cities during the 14th century. These Italian states became centers of art, attracting educated men from across Europe and serving as sources for the dissemination of new, pro-Western ideas. The three major authors of this period were Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio.
The Spanish Renaissance
The Spanish Renaissance unfolded in two stages: the pre-Renaissance of the 15th century and the full Renaissance of the 16th century.
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María Victoria Atencio (1931)
María Victoria Atencio (1931) was born in Malaga in 1931. Her poetic trajectory is determined by three characteristic phases:
- The first phase lasted until 1961 and represents emotional and expressive immediacy.
- The second phase began in 1971 with the play “Martha and Mary,” where her source of inspiration is rooted in the domestic sphere.
- The third phase begins with “The Collector” in 1979, where the central theme revolves around art, painting, and music.
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Baroque Music (1600-1750)
Major Composers
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Jean-Baptiste de Lully (1632-1687)
Characteristics of Baroque Music
- Initial shift to homophonic texture (melody with simple chords), followed by a return to polyphony.
- Basso continuo as the foundation, providing a driving bassline.
- Consistent mood or “affection” throughout a piece.
- Violin family replacing viols; string section with continuo as