Federico García Lorca

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Federico García Lorca born?June 5, 1898
2. Where was Federico García Lorca born?Fuente Vaqueros, Granada, Spain
3. When did Federico García Lorca die?August 19, 1936 (assassinated)
4. What is Federico García Lorca known for?Poetry, plays, theatre direction, and association with the Generation of '27
5. What is the artistic style?Fusion of traditional Spanish forms with European avant-garde movements (Symbolism, Surrealism)
6. Who was Federico García Lorca?Federico García Lorca was a Spanish poet and playwright who used beautiful words to paint pictures and tell stories.

Generation of '27: A pivotal group of Spanish artists and writers who sought to synthesize traditional Spanish art with European avant-garde innovations.
Surrealism: An artistic and literary movement characterized by the exploration of the subconscious, dreams, and irrational juxtapositions.
Spanish Civil War: A brutal conflict (1936-1939) that pitted the democratically elected Republican government against the Nationalist faction led by Francisco Franco.
Avant-garde: New and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or literature.