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[Seminar] At the outset of the Baroque, Spanish art was experiencing its first Golden Age, supported by the vast wealth and political power of the Spanish Empire and the Catholic Church. Artists like Murillo, Ribera, Velasquez and Zuburan achieved international fame. By the close of the 17th century the power and prestige of Spanish Empire was in a state of decline and its influence in the art world had also deteriorated. However, Spanish art would rise to international prominence again with the appearance of Goya, whose long and brilliant career anticipated a second Golden Age in Spanish art, which arrived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as seen in the works of such celebrated artists as Dali, Gaudi, Gris, Miro, and Picasso. This seminar will examine Spanish art from 1600-1945, specifically painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, prints, photography, and the decorative arts.