About this experience
The Cartesian monastery is located away from the beaten tourist paths, but, despite this, it is not inferior to world art masterpieces. Exploring the paintings of the Cartesian cycle, you will get acquainted with the history of the order, the way of life, and the philosophy of its adherents. And studying sculptural masterpieces will help you understand why the monastery is called the 'Christian Alhambra'.
Program
If architecture is frozen music, then after the mournful march of strict halls adjacent to the monastery courtyard, the Holy of Holies of the Cartesian Monastery in Granada sounds like Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. The eye cannot stop at anything, everything is engulfed in some unimaginable dynamism.
At the very beginning of our visit to the Cartesian Monastery in Granada, we are greeted by recently restored paintings of the so-called Cartesian cycle. They will serve as illustrations to us about the history of the Cartesian Order, from them we will learn about the rules of daily life in the monastery, they will help us understand the values of the Cartesian monks, their spiritual aspirations and quests.
Then you will learn about the reasons for the contrast between the asceticism of some rooms and the luxury of others. After all, here the sharp contrast between the ascetic monks' rooms and the richly decorated rooms that served for church cult and glorification of the Most High is truly striking. I will tell you which materials and forms were used to bring religious awe to those contemplating these creations.
Also, during the visit to the monastery, you will see the artistic and sculptural masterpieces of Atanasio Bocanegra, Jose de Mora, Urtado Isquierdo, Antonio Palomino, and many other masters who invested a piece of their soul in creating this Baroque masterpiece.
Who is this tour for
This tour will be interesting for connoisseurs and experts in architecture, painting, and spiritual art, and just for those who care about art.
