We explain what the Paleolithic is and what are the stages of this period. In addition, its general characteristics and social development. What is the Paleolithic? The word Paleolithic comes from the Greek and means “ancient stone”. It refers to the period of human development of the ancient Stone Age that preceded the Mesolithic (which also corresponds to the Stone Age , but…
We explain what the Neolithic is and what its general characteristics are. Also, how was art and architecture at this stage. What is the Neolithic? The Neolithic period is the last stage of the Stone Age , also known as the final stage of cultural evolution. It was after the Mesolithic period and before the Bronze Age . It…
We explain what poetry is, its origin, how it is classified and why it is important. Also, what are its characteristics and list of some greatest poets. What is poetry? Poetry is one of the literary genres and perhaps the most emblematic in terms of freedoms and expressive powers. Works of the genre are called poems . Verse is usually written, of a line…
We explain what a conclusion is, what its objectives are and the types that exist. In addition, its characteristics, structure and some examples. What is a Conclusion? In logic, the final proposition of an argument is called a conclusion . Its content follows in one way or another from the previous premises (as long as it is a valid…
We explain everything about the Mayan culture and the periods of its history. In addition, its characteristics, political organization and more. The Mayan culture or civilization was developed by one of the most prominent pre-Columbian Mesoamerican peoples , whose beginnings are traced from the Preclassic Era (2000 BC – 250 AD) of the continent and its last vestiges until the…
We explain everything about Spain, how is its geography, culture and traditions. Also, what are its characteristics, economy and more. Spain or Kingdom of Spain is a country located in southern Western Europe and North Africa , which is made up of autonomous communities and is a member of the European Union . The capital of Spain is the city of…
We explain what the Renaissance is and what its main characteristics are. In addition, the artists who were part and the role of the Church. What is the Renaissance? The Renaissance was an important artistic and philosophical movement that originated in Italy in the late 15th century . Its name alludes to the rediscovery of Greco-Roman culture and classical philosophy . In addition, it…
We explain what literary resources are, the various functions they have and what their main characteristics are. What are literary resources? The literary resources or rhetorical figures are the special turns of language used by the authors of literature , with the purpose of giving their writings a greater expressive power. In this way they can convey to…
We explain what Gothic art is and what its main characteristics are. Also, some examples of famous works, architecture and more. What is gothic art? Gothic art is an artistic style that predominated in religious architecture, sculpture, and painting in Europe between the 12th and 15th centuries, until the rise of the Renaissance cultural movement . It was preceded by Romanesque art (11th…
We explain what corn is, the history of this plant and what its structure is like. Also, what are its general characteristics, uses and cultivation.. What is corn? Corn or zea mays is a cereal, an American grass plant , characterized by having long and solid stems (and not hollow like its closest relatives) at the end…