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Blog Post 3– Contemporary Global culture – Raval district. alternative space in Central Urban Areas.

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 Austin Leibowitz IES Barcelona - HPAN 345 Catalan Cultural Studies Prof. Xavier Alcón Riera  Blog post 3: 1. Describe the Spaces for Public use in Raval Area. People, public spaces, stores and private areas. Take 4 photos representing three examples of culture: museums, open skate board areas, universities, cultural centers…  The Raval area in Barcelona is often filled with locals and tourists, creating a diverse and vibrant atmosphere. However, private residential areas within the neighborhood offer a more quiet and peaceful environment. Despite some issues with safety and crime in the past, the Raval area has undergone a significant revitalization in recent years, making it an increasingly popular destination for visitors to Barcelona.  2. Where is Raval placed in the City Map? Describe the area. The most expensive area of the core of Barcelona for public use. Show a map of this area. The Raval area is a diverse neighborhood with a mix of public spaces, commercial...
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Blog Post 2: Medieval Catalonia - Let’s go to The Born

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Austin Leibowitz IES Barcelona - Catalan Cultural Studies Prof: Xavier Alcón Riera  Blog Post 2 1. Make a list of five streets dedicated to craftsmanship or trades and describe them. What are the “Els Gremis” (guilds)? 1. Placa de Santa Caterina 2. Carrer de La Princesa 3. Carrer de Sombrerers 4. Carrer de General Alvarez De Castro 5. Carrer de Llibreteria These streets are all significant in terms of their devotion to craftsmanship. They are small streets, with the workshop being on the ground floor, with the residencies on the floors above.  "El s Gremis" were guilds of craftsmen and tradespeople that were common in medieval Europe. The guilds were powerful and played an important role in the economic and social development of the region. They each had their own set of rules and the most important guilds in Catalonia were carpenters, shoemakers, and silversmiths. 2. “La casa-taller” (The house-workshop) was the typical craftsmanship family house in medieval Catalonia. Th...
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Blog post 1 - Working on The Field – Museu d’Història de Barcelona (MUHBA) – The roots of Catalonia. - Austin Leibowitz

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Austin Leibowitz IESAbroad – AN 345- Catalan Cultural Studies  Prof: Xavier Alcón Riera  Blog Post 1 1.  Roman monumental influence compared to Catalan influence can be seen through their walls, towers, sewers, public baths, and streets. The Roman influence is there, yet Catalan towers differentiate themselves through more precise structuring, whereas the Romans were more focused on the completion rather than the detail of the work. The Roman sewer system was way ahead of their time, and Catalonians have used their framework to create advanced versions of the ancient Roman sewer system. Catalonian streets also have Roman influence, that being their streets are narrow. Their technology has advanced, introducing larger streets with advanced technology. 2.  At the start of the Roman religious origin, they worshipped many gods and goddesses. With the rise of Christianity, Romans shifted their ideology towards Monotheism.  3. Above are the pictures that I took on our...
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