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Art and Culture

Portugal is a country with a rich artistic and cultural tradition dating back many centuries. Portuguese art and culture are marked by historical, religious, political and geographical influences, which have resulted in a variety of artistic and cultural expressions.

Portuguese art is characterised by several schools, including Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Modernism. Some of the most famous works of Portuguese art include azulejos, which are tiles decorated with images that adorn many buildings in Portugal, as well as the works of artists such as Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso, Paula Rego and José de Guimarães.

Music also plays an important role in Portuguese culture, with a variety of musical styles ranging from fado, which is a traditional form of music that is closely associated with the city of Lisbon, to rock and hip hop.

Portuguese literature is also very rich, with many famous writers, including Fernando Pessoa, Eça de Queiroz and José Saramago, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1998.

Popular culture is highly valued in Portugal, with many festivals and celebrations throughout the year, including Carnival, Semana Santa, São João and Christmas. In addition, there are many music, theatre and film festivals throughout the country, including the Cannes International Film Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Évora International Music Festival.

Finally, it is important to highlight the Portuguese gastronomy, which is very rich and varied, with dishes ranging from the famous bacalhau à brás (codfish cooked in the traditional way) to delicious desserts such as pastel de nata (custard tart) and pudim de ovos (egg pudding).

In short, art and culture in Portugal are rich and diverse, reflecting the country’s rich history and tradition.

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