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Period: 1400 to
Art
During the Modern Age in Spain (15th to 18th centuries), art underwent an
incredible evolution, marked by great transformations in painting, sculpture and
architecture.
In the Spain, the Plateresque style stood out for its ornamental details inspired by
precious metals, as can be seen in the University of Salamanca.
In architecture, the Herrerian style, promoted by Juan
de Herrera, was characterised by its sobriety and
geometric lines, with examples such as the Monastery
of El Escorial. -
1492
The beginning Modern Age
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Dec 10, 1492
REACHING AMERICA
Christopher Columbus discovered america -
1496
Discober Islas Canarias
Catolic kings -
1516
Carlos I
grandson of the Catholic Kings -
1556
Felipe II
most extensive empire of his time
conquered the Turks at the Battle of
Lepanto (1571) -
False Armada Invencible
England supported the rebels, and in 1588,
Felipe II sent the Armada Invencible, a powerful fleet intended to invade
England. However, it was defeated -
Felipe III
Felipe III delegated his
power to his favourite the Duke of Lerma -
Felipe IV
followed the same policy of relying on the Conde-Duque de
Olivares, but wars and rebellions weakened the empire -
, Carlos II
El Hechizado -
THE WAR OF SUCCESSION
In 1700, Carlos II died without leaving successor. The war started in 1701, when
Felipe de Anjou was proclaimed King of Spain as Felipe V by Charles II in his
testament. -
THE FIRST BOURBONS
1713 -
THE WAR OF SUCCESSION END
The war ended in 1713, with the signing of the Treaty of Utrecht.
It recognized the
triumph of Felipe V
Austria (Netherlands) and England (Gibraltar).
new dynasty: that of the Bourbons. -
Felipe V
unify all the territories of Spain and centralised the
power in the figure of the king.
suppress its
laws and institutions.
Ley Sálica to prevent women from inheriting the throne
Spanish as an unified language -
Fernando VI
peace and stability
death in 1759. -
Carlos IV'
reign was marked by political weakness, the influence of
Manuel Godoy and growing internal instability. -
Carlos III
most important monarchs of the Bourbon
dynasty
He chose
efficient ministers who helped him to improve Spanish’s roads, education,
agriculture, economy, industry and trade. For example, he built public hospitals,
rubbish collection and paved streets, among others -
THE END OF THE MODERN AGE