When it comes to art and architecture in Spain, once again we are confronted with the legacies left behind by the many cultures that once lived together on this Peninsula. With such a varied contribution of artwork and styles and constant foreign influence, it was some time before a truly Spanish artistic and architectural style was defined and brought forth. Typically Spanish art soon flourished and made an important contribution to Western Art, producing several big names in art and architecture, that are world famous today.

The following pages will provide you with interesting information that give you an overview of the most prominent Spanish artists as well as the different periods of Spanish art, such as:

• Prehistoric Spanish Art
• Mozarabic and Romanesque Art and Architecture
• Gothic Art and Architecture
• Renaissance Art and Architecture
• The Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassic Periods
• 19th and 20th Century Art and Architecture