The Spanish Golden Age: Crash Course Theater #19

The video explores the golden age of Spanish drama, highlighting its prolific nature with tens of thousands of plays. It delves into the Spanish Renaissance's impact on theater, the intertwining of sacred and secular drama, and the unique theater design of the time. Key playwrights like Lope de Vega and Calderon are discussed, with a focus on Calderon's 'Life is a Dream'. The video concludes with a transition to French neoclassicism.

How did the audience's behavior during performances reflect the culture of the time?

Summarize the plot of Calderón's play 'Life is a Dream'.

What philosophical ideas are explored in 'Life is a Dream'?

What led to the decline of the Golden Age of Spanish theater?