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Art in Spain - Outline
Along with the great history and deep-rooted traditions Spain can boast
richest artistic heritage, which makes it a top-rating travel
destination for tourists from all over the world. The blending of
Christianity and Islam, world's two greatest religions, resulted in
great diversity of art forms in Spain that are
widely appreciated by specialists and common art lovers.
When you travel Spain
the country will astonish you with its numerous sightseeings
and attractions, including masterpieces of sculptural art,
painting, architecture and some minor arts.
The famous lberian Bulls, for example, as well as the cave paintings in
Cordoba and Avila present some great samples of prehistoric art giving
you the notion of how old civilization in Spain is. It seems that the
great beauty of nature in Spain is reflected in the works of men who
drew inspiration from the surrounding atmosphere and created
fascinating pieces of art.
The land’s renowned museums house unmatched collections of
Spanish and European masters; the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, the Prado
and the Centro de Arte Contemporaneo Reina Sofia in Madrid make up
Spain’s Golden Triangle with their works ranging from Roman,
Renaissance and Baroque periods to Impressionism, Cubism and
Contemporary Art. Such outstanding artists like Rubens, Rembrandt,
Velazquez, Goya, El Greco, Picasso and Dali are all presented in the
exhibitions of these museums, and visitors can take guided tours in
different languages to get to know the biographies of masters and
listen to the stories about their paintings.
Other cities like Barcelona
and Seville have
a number of good museums and galleries too, that are well worth
visiting when you travel Spain.
Nevertheless even if you choose not to include any of the above
recommended places of interest into your itinerary plan, Spain will
still amaze you with its bright festivals and the vibrant nightlife of
the cities, passion of flamenco dancing, guitar-playing and singing,
bull-fighting and bull-running, culinary art, and the art to live life
to the fullest, as the Spaniards do.
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