How do the arts represent or influence this culture/society?
The history of Madrid has been marked by many events such as wars, conquests, marriages, deaths and literature has played an important part in shaping these events. For example, the many books recounting the horrors of the Spanish Civil War and the following dictatorship have enlightened future generations about their country’s history and what role Madrid played in it. They also show how far the country has advanced. In Spain, poetry is a strong force, for example Generation of 27, featuring the work of Federico Garcia Lorca, who had been associated with surrealist experts Salvador Dali and Luis Buñuel. The Generation of 27 was the last generation of authors before the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. It’s relevance to Madrid’s culture is that it gives an insight into how the Spanish people were feeling pre civil war and can influence the general view of the historical events happening at the time.
Art is a very important part of Madrid’s culture, not only because of the beautiful, world-famous art galleries located in Madrid but also because they tell stories, reveal insights into historical events and can represent the people and culture of Madrid effectively. For example, Guernica by Pablo Picasso is a powerful political statement as a reaction to the Nazi’s devastating casual bombing practice on the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. The painting, Guernica, is a powerful representation of Madrid’s culture as it shows the sufferings the past generations have had to go through and the effect the Spanish Civil War and the Second World War had on Spain as a whole. Art in Madrid is important as it brings up new ideas and can create a spark in someone’s mind, which can lead to a movement for a certain cause. Many paintings are also very colourful and bright, showing the vibrancy of Madrid.
Dance is an important form of expression in Madrid. Usually, when people think of Spanish dancing, they imagine strumming guitars, stomping feet and flamenco dresses. Although flamenco is a popular form of dance in Spain there are many other popular types. There are many different types including Chotis, Flamenco, castanets, folk dance, classical ballet and hip hop. Ritualistic dances honouring battle as well as other themes related to war were the first to come to Spain. In the Middle Ages, structured religious-themed dances became popular and through these, many other forms were created. The flamenco dance is an accurate representation of the Spanish people because it is a passionate and seductive dance symbolising colour and romance. Hip hop is also quite popular in Madrid, especially in the working class neighbourhoods. Latin American immigration has affected this. The rise of hip hop in Madrid, shows the industrialisation and popularity of nightclubs in the city. It can also show signs of American influence in Madrid.
Many different types of music are popular in Madrid, including rock, pop and folk (although folk is more popular in other parts of Spain). Many pop stars are females and the music they perform generally tries to be meaningful and evoke emotions in people. When writing music, Madrileños try to create emotional songs influenced by their culture. Some music is influenced by British and American music as well. This is seen in the english slang words that are put into some spanish songs.
Madrid film has achieved high marks of recognition due to its creative and technical excellence. It is generally a good representation of Madrid’s culture as it shows it’s creativity and the liveliness and pulsating energy that Madrid’s culture possesses. Many movies are also made about football in Madrid, as much of the city's inhabitants are obsessed with the sport. Many Madrid films are often very ground-breaking in the world of film, as they question youth, urbanisation and various aspects of popular culture and aim to reach past the traditional boundaries of culture. Compared to many other art forms, film is quite young but combines technology and human imagination to create beautiful, inspiring films. Madrid filmmakers may often make films that are quite eccentric but seem to give an insight into the city's rich culture.
Art is a very important part of Madrid’s culture, not only because of the beautiful, world-famous art galleries located in Madrid but also because they tell stories, reveal insights into historical events and can represent the people and culture of Madrid effectively. For example, Guernica by Pablo Picasso is a powerful political statement as a reaction to the Nazi’s devastating casual bombing practice on the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. The painting, Guernica, is a powerful representation of Madrid’s culture as it shows the sufferings the past generations have had to go through and the effect the Spanish Civil War and the Second World War had on Spain as a whole. Art in Madrid is important as it brings up new ideas and can create a spark in someone’s mind, which can lead to a movement for a certain cause. Many paintings are also very colourful and bright, showing the vibrancy of Madrid.
Dance is an important form of expression in Madrid. Usually, when people think of Spanish dancing, they imagine strumming guitars, stomping feet and flamenco dresses. Although flamenco is a popular form of dance in Spain there are many other popular types. There are many different types including Chotis, Flamenco, castanets, folk dance, classical ballet and hip hop. Ritualistic dances honouring battle as well as other themes related to war were the first to come to Spain. In the Middle Ages, structured religious-themed dances became popular and through these, many other forms were created. The flamenco dance is an accurate representation of the Spanish people because it is a passionate and seductive dance symbolising colour and romance. Hip hop is also quite popular in Madrid, especially in the working class neighbourhoods. Latin American immigration has affected this. The rise of hip hop in Madrid, shows the industrialisation and popularity of nightclubs in the city. It can also show signs of American influence in Madrid.
Many different types of music are popular in Madrid, including rock, pop and folk (although folk is more popular in other parts of Spain). Many pop stars are females and the music they perform generally tries to be meaningful and evoke emotions in people. When writing music, Madrileños try to create emotional songs influenced by their culture. Some music is influenced by British and American music as well. This is seen in the english slang words that are put into some spanish songs.
Madrid film has achieved high marks of recognition due to its creative and technical excellence. It is generally a good representation of Madrid’s culture as it shows it’s creativity and the liveliness and pulsating energy that Madrid’s culture possesses. Many movies are also made about football in Madrid, as much of the city's inhabitants are obsessed with the sport. Many Madrid films are often very ground-breaking in the world of film, as they question youth, urbanisation and various aspects of popular culture and aim to reach past the traditional boundaries of culture. Compared to many other art forms, film is quite young but combines technology and human imagination to create beautiful, inspiring films. Madrid filmmakers may often make films that are quite eccentric but seem to give an insight into the city's rich culture.