Colors of Catalan Modernism - brushstrokes of a new era
Durada: 17 min
31/08/2024
Modernism is one of the most important art movements in Catalonia, one that played a crucial role in shaping the cultural identity of Catalonia at the turn of the 20th century, while drawing clear inspiration from parallel artistic trends throughout Europe. Catalan painters Ramon Casas and Santiago Rusiñol were responsible for bringing the movement from Paris to Catalonia, but a few women, namely Lluïsa Vidal, also made their mark on modernism in Catalonia. Emma Monrós Rosell joins Lea Beliaeva Bander to delve into this significant art movement, exploring some of its defining characteristics and motifs, as well as some of its most influential artists.We hear from art historian Elina Norandi, who sheds light on the notable absence of women in this movement, and we share some recommendations for contemporary female Catalan artists to watch. This week's Catalan phrase is "Una flor no fa estiu, ni dues primavera," which transaltes as "One swallow does not make a summer."