treated respectably; hence Jews and Christians followed ... ... middle of paper ... ... practicing Islam. They were called Moriscos and were severely punished. After their execution, Al Andalusia was no longer Al Andalusia, power and dominance escaped from their territory. Despite the defeat, Al Andalusia remains powerful for all the culture and knowledge it gave birth to. A wise man known as Alexander Von Humboldt proves this by quoting:” That period was a very dreamland of culture. Under enlightened
Abla Awadallah Arabic 250 17 April 2014 Mustapha Kamal Heritage of Al-Andalus Muslims one time ruled Spain and had a massive power over the region and influenced many aspects of the European life style we see now a days. Arabs occupied the Iberian Peninsula 711-1492, and gave it the name Al-Andalus. The Arabs ruled Spain for a large period of time but eventually were defeated and had to leave, but till this day the Arabian influence is live and clear. Even though it’s been decades since the Muslims
art form from the Andalusia region of Southern Spain. Original records of the flamenco date back to Jose Cadalso’s 1774 book, Las Cartas Marruecas, although the actual Andalusian musical style is much older. There are four main parts of the Flamenco; singing, guitar playing, dancing, and “hell-raising” or handclapping and foot stomping. The music is a combination of four Southern Spain cultures; the Gypsies, the Moors (or Arabs), the Jews, and the indigenous people of Andalusia. Although the origins
The Evolution of the Andalusian Musical Idiom With the Moorish invasion of the Iberian peninsula in 711 A.D. came Arabic cultural influences that would profoundly effect Spanish music and architecture for centuries to come; especially that of Andalusia, the southern-most region of Spain from where Isaac Albéniz drew most of his artistic inspiration. Unlike Christian music of the same time period, whose function was primarily liturgical, the "religious spirit did not apply to Arabian music. According
Seville Spanish SEVILLA, ancient Hispalis, city and capital of the provincia of Seville, in the Andalusia comunidad autónoma ("autonomous community") of southern Spain. Seville lies on the left (east) bank of the Guadalquivir River at a point about 54 miles (87 km) north of the Atlantic, and about 340 miles (550 km) southwest of Madrid. An inland port, it is the chief city of Andalusia and the fourth largest in Spain. It was important in history as a cultural centre, as a capital of Muslim Spain
The prosperous Golden Age brought to Spain by Islamic Empires including improvements in culture and economy were destroyed in the Reconquista by the Catholic Castilian race. I. The Beginning of the occupation of the Moors in Spain, was a peaceful time, and the Spanish-Muslim Empire would join the large Moslem Empire which spanned from Arabia to Northern Africa. A. In 711, the Moslems of Northern Africa sent in troops to conquer Spain. 1. “The Governor of North Africa, Musa ibn Nusair, sent a general
In Federico Garcia Lorca's surrealist play, Blood Wedding, the characters remain extremely influenced by their culture. The setting occurs in a small region of Southern Spain- Andalusia. This part of Spain is very rural and poverty-stricken. Though this region has been poor for decades, during the 1930s, when the Spanish Civil War began, the entire country began suffering financially. In times of desperation, the Andalusian people took pride in non-tangible objects. Their culture was based off of
expected by cultural expectations, is entirely submissive and inferior to her husband, Leonardo; and Bride portrays the emerging new generation of free will and feminism, a stark contrast to traditional Andalusian belief. A well-kept woman in early Andalusia is marked by her devotion to the family, elaborating particularly on her ability to provide shelter and affection. Similarly, in Mother's worldview, a woman's priorities lie with her family, and should cater to the shared family marriage is “a man
southern Spain culture. He had a special poetic vision and used his own style in his writing. Federico Garcia Lorca is a Spanish poet and dramatist during the twentieth century. He was born in 1898 in southern Spain, Granada, and more specifically, Andalusia. He studied law at University of Granada, but then gave it up and traveled to Madrid where he devoted himself entirely to his art. He read poems in public, organized theatrical performances wrote books and plays and collected old folksongs. He organized
ahatma Gandhi once stated that “A nations culture resides in the hearts and souls of its people” This holds evident in the European country of Spain. Spain is a country of long time tradition in which people work hard to continue on with a culture they created long ago. Spain is a very colorfully cultured country with many famous and important traditions which include bullfighting, the art of flamenco dancing and La Siesta. One of the most important parts of Spanish culture is bullfighting, according
resurrected and rejuvenated the most basic elements of Spanish poetry and theatre. After developing a passion and talent for writing, Lorca was soon inspired by the traditional customs of the gypsy folk and music that was native to his hometown in Andalusia. Growing up through the Spanish-American War, World War I, The Rif War and the establishment of the Second Spanish Republic, Lorca combined his inspirations from the native people of rural Spain with his real world experiences to create poetry and
“Blood Wedding”: A Unique Theatrical Collaboration Between the Philadelphia Artists’ Collective and Drexel University PHILADELPHIA – A bride flees into the night with her former lover, leaving her awaiting groom and a bloodstained vendetta behind. A special performance of Federico García Lorca’s classic “Blood Wedding” will take place on Nov. 6 and will run through Nov. 23 at Drexel’s Mandell Theater, as the Philadelphia Artists’ Collective (PAC) and members of Drexel University’s Co-Op Theatre
The Flamenco dance performance I went to watch took place in a restaurant located inside Hotel Albuquerque. The restaurant has a very unique setting. The people can enjoy amazing flamenco dance performances while also have great Mexican food. The restaurant was fairly dark focusing all to the bright and colorful stage. There were total of five performers; the dancers were Tacha, Bailaoresevarez Encinias, & Giovanna Hinojos, the vocalist was Vicente Griego and the Guitarist was Calvin Hazen. The Flamenco
Palace of the Lions & Alhambra, Granada, Spain History Ground broke for a new ginormous,lavish palace in 1232.Now one of Spain’s most visited architectural site the Alahambra Palace is the most significant Islamic architecture in Spain. It has Christian building and gardens. This palace is a world heritage center! I have personally have never seen or heard of anything like this before. Its art is the final stage of Muslim art. Its history is quite extensive. Mohammed V survived his father and instead
Spain is heading towards a Golden Age A Golden Age is a metaphor that refers to a time when great achievements were attained in the social, political, technological and economic sectors during civilizations. The Spanish society has had a very big influence over every part of the world. Today, Spain is on the verge of a second golden age given that it has influence over other continents in the world economically, culturally, politically and socially and technologically. Artistic and Intellectual
Valle-Inclán and Lorca have both been very influential and important figures of the twentieth century Spanish theatre. During their time, the theatre was mainly made up of bourgeois theatregoers who did not enjoy thought provoking plays, but preferred a theatre that was conventional and contemporary. Both Valle and Lorca departed from convention and showed freedom in their style of writing, therefore earning their reputation of dramatists of utmost importance, respect and originality, who not only
Messiah Smart Ms. Tessier Alhambra and Hadrian’s Villa Villas were residences outside of the city, and Alhambra and Hadrian’s villas are perfect examples. Alhambra’s villa was built during the 13th-14th centuries in Granada. Muslims created Alhambra’s villa, so it expresses the Islamic culture and traditions. For example the Hall of Ambassadors has thousands of small wooden pieces hovering from the roof planks to alter the celling into the seven layers of Heaven. Hadrian’s villa was built between
At eleven o'clock I am wishing my shoes did not have hobnails in them as I noisily tread down the tranquil street lined with four-o-clocks and horse stables. I try unsuccessfully to not let my footfalls disturb this peaceful night. Silently, I curse myself for deciding to wear this heavy Spanish dress loudly swishing at my ankles. Agitated, I tug at my hair and red shawl. At the comer a rainbow of people spreads out before me. The appetizing aromas of warm bread, seafood, and sherry surge over me
Throughout life, many of us have had an opportunity to visit different places, so memorable that we cannot avoid sharing the experience with our friends and family members. During holidays, family members or groups of people would always want to go on vacations but unfortunately, they simply have no idea on how to plan for their vacations. This is a plan for a vocational trip of 25 people to Spain. It includes places to visit and accommodation during the vacation. Day of Arrival Taking a British
Lope de Vega was born November 25, 1562. He died on August 27, 1635 he was 72. Nicknamed “The Phoenix of Wits” and “Master of Nature” because of the volume of his work. Lope renewed the Spanish theatre at a time it started to become a mass cultural phenomenon. He was a Spanish play right, poet, novelist, and marine. His reputation in the Spanish world is the second to that of Cervantes. The volume of his output is unequalled making him most prolific author in the history of literature. Some of Lope