Madrid Spain
The world is full of so many beautiful places to travel and different cultures and languages. There are many places i will love to travel for example France, Madrid Spain, Portugal or Brasil. Out of those 4 places i decided to travel to Madrid Spain, Madrid is the capital of Spain. According to(http://www.spain.info/en/qué-quieres/ciudades-pueblos/grandes-ciudades/madrid.html), Facts show that Madrid has a large cultural and artistic heritage. Madrid is famous for its legacy of centuries exciting history, museums, and its two soccer teams, which are Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid. A case in Point that brought me to look more in Spain was during my Freshman and Sophomore year in my Spanish class we talked about different
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The Guernica is one of the most famous paints from the 20th century. According to (http://www.pablopicasso.org/guernica.jsp) Guernica is an Anti-war symbol. An incident that stood up for picasso to create the Guernica was, when Monday 26, 1937 around 4:30pm warplanes of the German condor bombed Guernica. Guernica is a town in the province of Biscay in the Basque country. During the attack all the mans that lived in Guernica were at war during the spanish civil war. The reason why I like this painting is because of the significant it has to all Spanish people, not just for the spanish people but for the world. According to (http://www.pablopicasso.org/guernica.jsp), The Guernica's images represent several events from the Guernica bombing. For example, the Lady with a dead child represent the innocent people that were killed and the effect on the innocent people that died and survived. Knowing that bulls and horses are a big importance to the Spanish culture it has been hard to interpret the meaning of the bull and horse in The Guernica . According to (http://www.pablopicasso.org/guernica.jsp#prettyPhoto) The bull may represent the onslaught of fascism and the horse all the innocent animals and the innocent animals that died. This is the reason why I want to visit Centro de Reina Sofia, because this painting has a big meaning
Sure, many of people mainly visit Spain to visit the big cites of Barcelona and Madrid, but I can personally assure you that there is so much more to explore. Running bulls, flamenco dancers, museums, Ibiza, Sagrada Familia, and Alhambra. The list goes on and on about the different places that an individual can experience whilst out there exploring the world. Let’s not forget the mouth-watering food too, one of which is by far the most popular dish that comes from Spain, and many fan-favorites, paella (a rice dish prepared with seafood). To further drive you to Spain, I’d like to address this. According to an article, “Why Take the Time to Visit the Alhambra in Spain?” it boldly states, “The ancient buildings, aqueducts, and other leftovers from hundreds of years ago offer amazing opportunities for tourists who take the time to visit them.” This is self-explanatory, if you would only take the time to really push and learn about the background of Spain, you will have the most amazing experience
Most of his creations represent history and society of his time. But “Guernica,” which Picasso painted in response to tragedy and the loss of life, directly related to the Spanish civil-war. “Guernica” was one of the masterpieces created by Picasso, probably the 20th century 's most negative symbol of the horrors. It was a also signal for the terrors of the future. When the Nazi troops dropped a bomb on the Basque village of Guernica in northern Spain, at that time nobody imagined this kind of act in reality. Most
If my alliteration didn’t make it clear what I have chosen as my favorite place, it is Barcelona. I have visited Barcelona several times (3) the last few years and I enjoyed every minute I have spent in this terrific city. I find Barcelona way more alluring than other cities, because of its complexity. Barcelona is the only major city I can think of that attains the typical tourist conditions;
The Spanish built an elaborate empire in the Americas, covering the whole western-coast of South America, all of Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and parts of the United States, including New Mexico and Florida. It took years of effort in order to set up to colonize this big region and set up a structured system. The 3 main motives of Spain was “God, Gold, and Glory”. With these motives, Spain was able to conquer an extensive territory. However, the Spanish arrival in the New World resulted into both negative and positive impacts.
In 1937, Pablo Picasso painted Guernica, oil on canvas. The Republican Spanish government commissioned the mural for the 1937 World Fair in Paris. Guernica is a large mural, twenty-six feet wide and eleven feet tall, and was placed at the entrance to Spain’s pavilion. Picasso did not do any work after receiving the commission until reading of the bombing of the Basque village of Guernica, in Spain. It was that attack, perpetrated by the German Luftwaffe, that inspired him. Guernica, however, is not a complete depiction of that event. In Guernica, Picasso masterfully conveys the suffering of the Basque people and the tragedy of war. He seeks not to report on every detail of the bombing, but only to
Have you ever wanted to on an adventurous exploration through Europe? This past summer was my first time cruising from Barcelona, Spain to around Europe. The journey was more than exciting, the amazing excursions led to unbelievable mountain views and historical facts, but that was not all. The voyage around Europe exposed me to new ways of life, ancient cities, and astonishing amounts of seafood.
“Guernica” is one of the most well-known paintings in the world. It was painted by Pablo Picasso in 1937. The painting itself measures 11ftx 26.5ft. “Guernica” depicts the bombing of the Spanish town of Guernica during the Spanish civil war. The whole thing is done in a cubist style not surprising since Picasso is known for his cubism. In the painting there are people and animals alike all of them in pain and or suffering. “Guernica” is also filled with symbolism that Picasso incorporated into it, and hidden messages. The painting is also colorless it only uses black, white and, gray.
Spain is an important country located in Europe. Its capital is Madrid located in the center of the country. Spain has a population of 46 million. The official language is Castilian, but there are also 3 other languages represented in Spain (Catalan, Galician, and Basque). The localization of Spain is an advantage for different reason. However, it is important to understand where Spain is located. Spain is in Southwestern Europe. The Bay of Biscay, the Northern Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea are the coastlines of Spain. Spain is also touching two countries, France on the northern part and Portugal on the western part. Spain also includes the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, and the Balearic Islands present in the Mediterranean
“Guernica” by Pablo Picasso was a black and white, mural oil painting created in June of 1937 on a 349 cm × 776 cm (137.4 in × 305.5 in) canvas. The piece represents the chaos that flooded the Spanish town of Guernica after a vicious bombing by the German and Italian forces during the Spanish Civil War. What followed was a senseless slaughter and bloodshed with the primary focus being the demoralization of the Basque people.
General Overview: Spain is a European country, located in the southwestern peninsula of Europe. The official language of Spain is, uncoincidentally, Spanish. Spain’s capital is the city of Madrid, and it has been the capital since the 17th century. The population of Spain 47.27 million with a .87% growth rate. Directly to the west of Spain is Portugal. North of Spain is France. There is no country touching the southern part of Spain, just ocean water leading into the Mediterranean sea on the right. If you go south of Spain, past the water, you will reach Morocco, in north Africa. Spain’s currency is the Euro. Spain has a democratic form of government. Spain’s motto is “Plus Ultra”, Latin for “Further Beyond”.
Madrid is the capital of Spain. It is located in the middle of the country and is home to millions. Barcelona is located on the Mediterranean Sea at the northeast coast of Spain has over 4 kilometers of beach belonging to it. It is a city with a lot of history but known at the same time for being a very modern European city. Valencia is one of the biggest cities in Spain, located on the southeast coast of spain on the Mediterranean Sea. Valencia is known for its festivals and fireworks displays. Seville is in the southeast part of Spain. Over hundreds of thousands come and visit Seville probably because of its warm climate and many things to do that will give you the true feeling of Spain.
Spain is Europe’s Iberian Peninsula that has a lot of autonomous regions that have a diverse of geography and cultures. If you think about it Spain can offer tourist things to see and explore that will show them their history and heritage. When you go visit Spain it will make you feel like you are in a trance of ancient times when you see and learn about Spain and how it use to be. So here are some inspiring opinionated reasons on why Spain is a wonderful place to visit.
In 1937, Pablo Picasso depicts an epic event in history in his "Guernica" using visual symbolism, line, space, light and color which advocates to the observer the truth behind the subject matter of the artwork itself. The line used leads to specific images to tell the story; the space throughout the work is filled with many jagged and sharp shapes with an odd use of positive and negative space. The light and color illuminate the actual scene. Knowing and understanding how the artist uses these three fundamental tools will guide us to the meaning and logic of the artwork.
Throughout time paintings have been used to record events, communicate ideas or evoke an emotional response. Pablo Picasso’s painting Guernica does just this. Guernica was created to bring attention to the Nazi bombing of the town of Guernica, Spain during the Spanish civil war in the second half of the 1930s. Its exhibition was used to provide relief and a call against the horrors of war. Through its visual elements and symbolic concepts, Guernica depicts the chaos and aftermath of the bombing of the city and the need to bring about change over the tragedies of war.
In June of 1937, Pablo Picasso completed what some consider to be one of the most influential pieces of artwork ever created, Guernica. The piece was commissioned by the Spanish Republican government for an international exhibition in Paris. Originally Picasso had a completely different subject in mind, but on April 26, the revered Spanish town of Guernica became the first occupied civilian center decimated by carpet bombs. The complete and total destruction of the ancient and honored Spanish town ordered by fascist Francisco Franco and carried out by Nazi German allies outraged Picasso and was the inspiration for this work. Picasso’s Guernica is internationally known as a symbol for the destruction of war and it had such immense significance during the Spanish Civil War as it does now because of the form, composition, and content.