The impact of the Renaissance was particularly obvious in the cities, where new structures both private and public were designed to have a positive impact on the population. If the environment was orderly and beautiful it would inspire people to behave well and work together. To this day, the Renaissance cities, Florence, Venice, Bruges, Toledo, are some of the most beautiful ones in Europe.
Toledo, in Spain, had been the capital of the Visigoths, of the Taifa of Toledo under Muslim rule and of the Spanish Empire during Charles V’ and his son’s, Phillip II, reigns. As capital of the Spanish Empire it had money and attracted many artists, architects and thinkers. When the court was moved to Madrid (1561) money (and artists) moved with it. During this period (about 100 years between the 16th and 17th centuries), the arts in Spain flourished to the extent that the period is called “the Golden Age”. Can you find two famous artists (painters, sculptors, architects, writers, etc.) from this time, related to the Spanish Empire. Post their names and a photo of one of their works in Facebook. Avoid repetitions.
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