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What is the meaning of 'Siglo de Oro'?
Spanish Golden Age, a period of flourishing arts and literature in Spain.
What is the meaning of 'Barroco'?
Baroque, a style characterized by ornate detail and complexity.
What is the meaning of 'Culteranismo'?
A literary style characterized by elaborate language and classical allusions.
What is the meaning of 'Conceptismo'?
A literary style characterized by wit, wordplay, and philosophical depth.
What is the meaning of 'Soneto'?
Sonnet, a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme.
What is the meaning of 'Carpe Diem'?
"Seize the day"; enjoy the present without worrying about the future.
What is the meaning of 'Memento Mori'?
Remember that you must die; an artistic or symbolic reminder of mortality.
What is the meaning of 'El tiempo y el espacio'?
Time and space; concepts explored in literature and philosophy.
What is the meaning of 'La trayectoria y la transformación'?
The journey and transformation; the change of something over time.
What is the meaning of 'La introspección'?
Introspection; the examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.
What is the meaning of 'Siglo de Oro'?
The Spanish Golden Age, a period of flourishing arts and literature in Spain.
What does 'carpe diem' mean?
Seize the day; make the most of the present time.
What does 'memento mori' mean?
Remember that you must die; a reminder of mortality.
What is 'culteranismo'?
A Baroque literary style characterized by ornate language and complex metaphors.
What is 'conceptismo'?
A Baroque literary style characterized by wit, wordplay, and concise expression of profound ideas.
What is a 'soneto'?
A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, often exploring themes of love or beauty.
Define 'Barroco'.
Baroque; an artistic style characterized by elaborate detail and grandeur.
What does 'introspección' mean?
Introspection; the examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.
Define 'patria'.
Homeland, native country.
What does 'melancólico' mean?
Melancholy; a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
What is the significance of the Spanish Golden Age?
It represents a peak in Spanish arts and literature, reflecting the country's power and influence.
What is the cultural importance of Don Quixote?
It is considered one of the most influential works of literature from the Spanish Golden Age and a cornerstone of Spanish culture.
What is the role of theater in the Spanish Golden Age?
Theater was a major form of entertainment and a reflection of social and political issues.
What is the significance of 'culteranismo' in Baroque poetry?
It reflects the desire to create beautiful, complex art that appeals to an educated audience.
What is the significance of 'conceptismo' in Baroque poetry?
It reflects the desire to engage the reader's intellect through wit and philosophical depth.
How does Quevedo's 'Salmo XVII' reflect Spanish culture?
It reflects a sense of national decline and introspection about Spain's changing status.
What does Góngora's poetry reveal about beauty standards in the 17th century?
It shows the admiration for idealized beauty and the awareness of its fleeting nature.
What is the cultural context of 'El Burlador de Sevilla'?
It explores themes of honor, social order, and divine justice in 17th-century Spain.
What is the significance of philosophical themes in Golden Age literature?
Reflects intellectual curiosity and the exploration of human existence, morality, and the world.
How does art represent the themes of the Golden Age?
Reflects the complexity and grandeur of the era, often with religious or allegorical undertones.