1. Cap. 1A Cultura

2. Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Pablo Picasso was one of the best known Spanish artists of the 20 th century. He had a long and productive career creating art in a wide range of styles and forms. He is considered one of the founders of the cubist movement in art.

3. Three MusiciansThe Tragedy

4. Outdoor Cafés Outdoor cafés are popular gathering places throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Friends go there to enjoy a snack or light meal, catch up with one another, or just watch people go by.

5. İBaila! El flamenco is a dance and music that is native to Southern Spain. The most important instrument in the flamenco is the guitar. Flamenco dancers also clap small percussion instruments called castanets. Flamenco dancing

6. İBaila! El tango is from Argentina. It is a partner dance and is usually considered very romantic. Tango

7. İBaila! El merengue is from La República Dominicana. El merengue has the influence of African rhythms and has become extremely popular throughout Latin America. el merengue

8. İBaila! La salsa is from Puerto Rico & Cuba. Salsa describes the dance and music. The dance is considered a mix of different Latino dances. salsa

9. İBaila! La cumbia is a famous dance from Colombia. Cumbia is derived from the African word cumbe which means dance – and it was originally a courtship dance. La cumbia brings together three cultures: African, Indigenous, and European. la cumbia

10. The Spanish Language The Spanish language is very closes related to Latin. Spain has 5 official langauges: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, and Valencian.

11. España Spain has been influenced by many civilizations, including those of the ancient Greek, Romans, and Moors.

12. Sanfermines Los Sanfermines or the “Running of the Bulls,” is a popular 2 week festival in Pamplona Spain, named for the towns Patron saint, San Fermín, who is commemorated on July 7 each year. The celebration includes a run with the bulls. The bulls are released from their pens and run through the streets, and many people run ahead or alongside the bulls all the way to the bullring.