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3. The Renaissance in Spain

In Spain, the Renaissance began late. Italian and Flemish influences, as well as Spanish artists who had travelled to Italy, introduced the new style.

Spanish Renaissance focused in religious themes

PAINTING: EL GRECO

- His work is known for its vivid pigmentation, with predominantly reddish and bluish tones, and contrasts of light. He produced complex compositions, with elongated figures

-Main paintings: The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, The Disrobing of Christ

ARCHITECTURE

- Spanish Renaissance architecture began at the beginning of the 16th century and was developed in three stages:

2. The Classical style was modelled on classical architecture (columns, lintels and pediments).

1.The Plateresque style introduced new decorative elements to Gothic buildings

3. The Herrerian style was characterised by its lack of ornamentation, straight lines and cubic volumes.