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Spanish Baroque: the Golden Age

4.1. Architecture Religious architecture in the Spanish Baroque style used extensive decoration. The Obradoiro facade of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is a good example. Civil architecture was…

True / False. The Golden Age

Are these sentences true or false? The Golden Age was an important period of Spanish art and literature during the 16th century. Diego Velázquez is Spain's best-known artist from the Golden Age.…

Spain's Golden Age

During the 17th century, Spanish art and literature was at its height. The artistic style was the Baroque, and in Spain this period is known as the Golden Age. Painting The themes of the Spanish Baroque…

Islamic Golden Age | Islamic History

Find out about the Islamic Golden Age.

Story: The Goose with the golden eggs

The resource consists of a video (4-minute long) with the classic tale of the Goose with the golden eggs.

Answer. The Golden Age of Spanish painting

Review what you have studied and do the following activities: Why do we speak of a Golden Age of Spanish painting? Which Italian artist had a great influence on Spanish painting in the 17th century?…

Dutch painters of the Golden Age

In this quiz we have to match the artists with their works.

Answer. Spain's Golden Age

What were the preferred themes of the Baroque artists? Who was Spain's most famous Baroque artist? What important role did he play for Philip IV? Describe Baroque buildings. What themes were popular…

The Golden Age of Andalusian Science

Osman Bakar reflects on the Andalusian achievements in science and their significance to human civilization.