Verstehen · Kapitel 13
Art & Architecture
From César Manrique's revolutionary fusion of art and nature to the delicate Canarian wooden balconies and the archaic wrestling sport Lucha Canaria — the cultural uniqueness of the islands surprises and delights.
5 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
César Manrique — The Man Who Saved Lanzarote
César Manrique (1919–1992) is more than an artist — he is the patron saint of Lanzarote , the visionary who saved his i…
2
Colonial Architecture — Historic Old Towns
The historic city centers of the Canaries preserve an architectural heritage that is unparalleled in its completeness a…
3
Canarian Balconies — Wooden Art on the House
The Balcón canario is the architectural hallmark of the archipelago — and much more than a decorative element. These in…
4
Lucha Canaria — The Wrestling of the Guanches
The Lucha Canaria (Canarian wrestling) is the oldest sport in the Canaries and traces directly back to the Guanches. It…
5
Timple — The Sound of the Canaries
The Timple is the national instrument of the Canary Islands — a small, five-string guitar with a distinctive, bright, p…
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