Naufragios

Desde los egipcios, la simbología ha sido la gran ciencia de la antigüedad. En Oriente ha perdurado sin interrupción hasta ya entrado el siglo XX y en Occidente inspiró todo el arte medieval y, en gran medida, el renacentista y barroco, hasta que el descubrimiento del «Inconsciente» volvió a recuperar los símbolos en ámbitos y maneras muy distintos. Este Diccionario de símbolos es la versión última y definitiva de la obra en prosa más importante del poeta y crítico de arte Juan Eduardo Cirlot. Publicado por primera vez en 1958 con el título Diccionario de símbolos...

Since the publication of the still very valuable Biblioteca histórica de la filología by Cipriano Muñoz y Manzano, conde de la Viñaza (Madrid, 1893), our knowledge of the history of the study of the Spanish language has grown considerably. It has been the purpose of BICRES I (from the early beginnings to 1600), published in 1994, to bring together already available bibliographical information with the more recent research findings, scattered in many places, books and articles. BICRES II (covering the 1601–1700 period) followed in 1999 and BICRES III (including period 1701-1800) was...

Alejandro's grandfather recommends that he, his mother, and his aunt take a train journey where they encounter strange people and have a memorable adventure.

Aimed at students not originally from Spain, this reference offers an overview of Spanish art history, emphasizing those periods and artists that have been major influences in universal art. The pages in this book summarize and discuss the prehistory and history of Spanish art from Altamira to the end of the 20th century. With a perspective that avoids the academic and seeks clarity, this book can serve anyone interested in Spanish art, for it explains its nuances with a rigor and simplicity that facilitate and inspire an enjoyment of its beauty. Dirigido a estudiantes no españoles, esta...