Bullfighting in Spain: The History, Glory, and Controversy
Bullfighter with a Calañés Hat, José Cubero Gabardón, Early 1860s - Middle 1870s, From the collection of: Museo Nacional del Romanticismo
To be a Torero was considered a prestigious honor. Bullfighters were seen as courageous and strong. Describe this bullfighter in Spanish, using physical and personality traits from Unit 1.
Bull Fight, Peter Stackpole, 1946-02, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
Research with your group the history of bullfighting. Then, look up animal-rights groups' protests of the sport. Why are some people against bullfighting? Discuss your own feelings as a group.
Niño torero, Heriberto Juárez., 1999, From the collection of: Fundación Universidad de las Américas Puebla
This painting depicts a child as a torero. If given the chance, would you try bullfighting? Why or why not? Share out loud with a partner in Spanish.
A Street Scene in Granada on the Day of the Bullfight, John Frederick Lewis, 1804–1876, British, 1833, From the collection of: Yale Center for British Art
In this painting, we see how bullfighting is a community event. Describe in writing (in Spanish) what we can tell about this pueblo from this painting. Traditions? Geography? Weather? Dress?
Bullfight, Suerte de Varas, Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (Francisco de Goya), 1824, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
In this painting, the bull and bullfighter come face to face. Share with a partner in Spanish how you think the bullfighter feels in this moment. Then describe how you feel as you view this painting.
Bullfighting In Spain, Loomis Dean, 1969, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
Here we see the bullfight in action. The torero has stabbed the bull between the shoulders. How do you think the crowd is reacting? What is your reaction? Share out loud with a partner in Spanish.
Bull Fight, Peter Stackpole, 1946-02, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
This photo depicts the bull succumbing to his injuries. The bullfight is over and the torero has won. If you were the photographer in the crowd, what would you hear/see/feel during this moment?
Course de taureaux (Bullfight), Luis Fernández, 1940, From the collection of: Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
This painting shows the graphic violence of the bullfighting tradition. In what ways is the artist communicating his feelings on bullfighting through his painting? Why did he choose an abstract style?
Bullfight. Wounded Picador, Mariano Fortuny i Marsal, ca.1867, From the collection of: Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
Bullfighting can be dangerous for the torero. Describe in Spanish what you think happened before the moment seen here, what is happening now, and what will happen after.
The bullfight, Enrico Prampolini, 1929/1930, From the collection of: Galleria d'Arte Moderna
Write a brief summary of this painting using at least 5 facts you've learned about bullfighting and a sentence describing the artists intention.
Bullfighting, James Burke, 1959-08-15, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
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