Glossary
Arte óptica
A style of visual art that utilizes geometric shapes and precise patterns to create optical illusions, playing with the viewer's perception of movement or depth.
Example:
El arte óptica juega con la percepción visual del espectador, creando una sensación de profundidad o movimiento en una superficie plana.
Carlos Cruz-Diez
A Venezuelan master of Op Art and kinetic art, whose vibrant and colorful works play with perception and movement to create optical illusions.
Example:
Las ilusiones ópticas en el arte de Carlos Cruz-Diez hacen que sus obras parezcan moverse y cambiar de color.
Ciclovía
Designated bike paths, often created by closing city streets, that promote health, sustainability, and community engagement in major cities.
Example:
Los domingos, muchas ciudades cierran calles para crear ciclovías, permitiendo a las familias disfrutar del aire libre.
Cumbia
A traditional Colombian dance and music genre that embodies a rich blend of indigenous, African, and European cultural influences.
Example:
Al ver bailar cumbia, se puede apreciar la rica historia multicultural de Colombia en cada movimiento.
Diego Rivera
A prominent Mexican muralist who, alongside Frida Kahlo, used his art to challenge social norms and express themes of identity and resistance, often depicting historical and social narratives.
Example:
Los murales de Diego Rivera a menudo representan la historia y la lucha de la clase trabajadora mexicana.
Frida Kahlo
A revolutionary Mexican artist renowned for her powerful self-portraits and other works that challenged societal norms and confronted social issues, making her an icon of identity and resistance.
Example:
Las pinturas de Frida Kahlo son un testimonio de su dolor, su fuerza y su identidad mexicana.
Fútbol
Soccer, the world's most popular sport, which holds a special place as a national passion in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Colombia where club football fosters strong local pride.
Example:
El fútbol es más que un deporte en Colombia; es una celebración de la identidad local y la comunidad.
Jorge Pardo
A Cuban-American artist known for his innovative approach that blends sculpture, installation, and architecture, fusing contemporary painting with design.
Example:
Las obras de Jorge Pardo a menudo transforman espacios, combinando arte y funcionalidad de maneras inesperadas.
Juanes
A Colombian guitar virtuoso and activist who uses his music to speak out against violence and corruption, notably through his Mi Sangre Foundation.
Example:
Juanes es un artista que no solo crea música pegadiza, sino que también aboga por la paz a través de su fundación.
Karol G
A prominent Colombian reggaeton and Latin trap sensation, recognized for blending genres and collaborating with top artists in the modern music scene.
Example:
Karol G ha revolucionado el género urbano con sus colaboraciones y su estilo único.
Reggaeton
A popular music genre characterized by its distinctive rhythm, blending elements of hip-hop, Latin American, and Caribbean music.
Example:
El reggaeton es un género musical bailable que ha ganado popularidad globalmente en las últimas décadas.
Sertaneja
A Brazilian and Colombian pop music genre primarily known for its focus on vocal duos and catchy, often romantic, tunes.
Example:
Aunque menos conocida internacionalmente, la música sertaneja es muy popular en Brasil y Colombia por sus melodías románticas.
Shakira
A global music icon from Barranquilla, Colombia, widely known as the 'Queen of Latin Music' for her influential hits and worldwide impact.
Example:
La música de Shakira es conocida mundialmente por su fusión de pop, rock y ritmos latinos.
Tejo
Colombia's national sport, a unique game of skill and strategy involving throwing metal discs at a target that contains gunpowder, resulting in a distinctive 'bang'.
Example:
Jugar al tejo es una experiencia cultural auténtica en Colombia, donde la precisión se combina con la emoción de la explosión.