In this paper, we provide an analysis of the
cultural policy of Spain in its recent history. Starting with a historical and
cultural panorama of Spain in the 20th century, we investigate whether Spain
reached a conceptual understanding of the power of its culture and whether it
subsequently established and implemented a cultural strategy in a truly
eventful period of its history. At the beginning of the 20th century, with its
wounds still open from the defeat suffered by the United States in 1898, Spain
was considered a "dead country". Herein, we discuss how historical
circumstances influenced the cultural setting in Spain, how Spain reacted and
to which extent the investment in culture helped in the “renaissance” of Spain.
We address the role of educational and scientific progress and examine whether
cultural development can mobilize people and set the foundations of a new
collective conscience. We also discuss whether preservation and exploitation of
cultural elements introduces a barrier to progress and modernization.
Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | April 30, 2017 |
Submission Date | April 28, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2017Volume: 3 Issue: 7 |
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