The Streets of Barcelona

Walking the Streets of Barcelona

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May 29th 2019
Inspiration all around During our day in Barcelona, we toured the Picasso museum. I found it interesting to see where Picasso gathered inspiration. From people to landscapes, he found inspiration everywhere he turned. "Insights Spain" indicated the museum would give an insight into the evolution of his work (p. 256). While that is true, I also had a moment of self-realization in the museum. Jus ... read more

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more