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University of Central Florida Al llegar para mí la hora de partir como coordinador de esta sección audiovisual, quisiera aprovechar la ocasión para agradecerles de todo corazón a cuantos colaboraron con entusiasmo y entrega en esta pequeña pero querida sección de Hispania. A la vez quisiera darles mis más expresivas gracias a Don Bleznick, Ted Sackett y Margarita Galarza por su valiosa ayuda y cooperación durante mis nueve años como coordinador. Finalmente, gracias, muchas gracias a todos nuestros lectores. José B. Fernández GOYA-Museum Without Walls. Producer: Kartes Video Communications, 10 East 106 Street, Indianapolis, IN 46280. (VHS format) As the title of this series of videos suggests, this full color 54 minute video takes us on a museum tour of Goya's paintings, etchings, and frescos as they are seen in various museums throughout the world. These museums include El Prado, The Louvre, the Metropolitan, and others. This video is narrated in English by Ricardo Montalbán. His powerful voice and Spanish accent add richness and emotion to this well presented video. The viewer feels immersed in Spanish ambience as we follow the life and work of this maestro of Spanish painting. We are lead on a tour of Goya's birthplace, Fuendetodos, and, following his footsteps, we go to Zaragoza and Luzano's studio where the young Goya first studies techniques under this maestro. Goya then travels to Madrid to Francisco Bayeu's studio where he meets his future wife Josefa Bayeu. His work at the Royal Tapestry Factory brings about his ascent to the Royal Court of Charles III. He is named court painter by Charles IV and here his success is culmination. His painting reflects each of these two periods of his fife and this video demonstrates the direct connection between both. Approximately twenty of Goya's etchings are presented and discussed in great detail. The words of renowned figures from the literary world of Spain, France, and England are presented to increase our full appreciation of Goya's four groups of etchings: Los Caprichos, Los Desastres de la Guerra, La Tauromaquia, and Disparates y Proverbios. Huxley, for example, has stated that the Tauromaquia «are little masterpieces of documentary art». Of the Disparates, Malraux has stated that «Goya has shown himself to be the greatest interpreter of anguish the West has ever known». José Martínez Ruiz has said «Goya sees in reality what nobody sees». Several of his portraits are presented and discussed in great detail putting emphasis on the relationship that existed between the artist and his patron. The family of the Duque de Osuna, the Conde of Floriblanca, La Maja Desnuda, La Maja Vestida, and the Family of Carlos IV are just a few examples of the portraits represented here. Goya's famed Black Paintings, in all their anguish and expressiveness, are impressive to view. Through these paintings we sense the torment that affected the painter at this time, and we again become aware of his genius. All the complexity of this artist's life and work are uniquely melded in this exquisite video which enhances our respect and admiration for this Maestro of Spanish painting. The last scenes of the video center on Goya's journey to exile and his final contributions to the world of art. This well-documented and professionally filmed video will allow high school and college students to follow Goya on his journey through life experiencing, as he did, the glory and anguish of a man so closely bound to his time and his fellow men. Goya's genius shines in this video as the viewer senses the marvel of Goya through his paintings and his life. This video is highly recommended for art Spanish language, culture, art, and history students. Amparo J. Roelofsen Kentucky Country Day School
Ned J. Davison Prepared by Ned J. Davison Literary Computing DEPOSITORIO HISPÁNICO190 Languages and Literature, University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 BITNET: HISPANIA@UTAHCCA For specific information or suggestions, write directly to the appropriate area specialist below. Mark D. Larsen Robert A. Quinn
Joseph A. Feustle, Jr. This issue marks the end of the sixth year of «Computers in Research and Teaching» in Hispania. Beginning with the next issue, in March 1990, there will be several changes in the editorial makeup and in the nature and scope of our section. As Dr. Quinn described in the September REPORTS & NOTES, he will be inaugurating a new feature in the journal on Multimedia and new technologies in language teaching. (Those of you looking for our familiar «Software Reviews» will find them in his new section in March). The expansion is the result of the continuing growth of technological resources and the integration of new and old types of electronic devices into multimedia language instruction. Nowadays some form or another of integrated circuitry -whether in a multipurpose computer or in special dedicated processors built into other devices- drives the machines we are using to extend our teaching skills in Hispanic languages. Therefore the journal has found it desirable to devote more coverage to those devices and the courseware they deliver. (A description of the goals of this new feature follows below).
Here, in our section, we will now be focusing more specifically on the use of all-purpose computers as professional tools to be used in research activities, cultural and literary computing, and multifaceted educational computing that addresses Hispanic culture on a broader basis than that of computer-based language instruction and methodology. Mark Larsen, who is a co-creator of this section will now
Our masthead above anticipates some of the changes we expect to make and the expanded commitment to electronic resources and communication. In the following report on the DEPOSITORIO HISPÁNICO, I describe its new structure and the enlargement of its scope. I am looking forward with pleasure and anticipation to working more closely with Joe Feustle and the bright promise of electronic research and communication. Finally, Mark, Robert, Joe, and I invite you to send us your ideas, your articles, and your materials. We and our readers are depending upon your contributions for the success of our new ventures. I thank you for your indispensable support over the past six years. Ned Davison Robert A. Quinn Beginning with the March 1990 issue of Hispania, the traditional audiovisual column will be expanded into the Multimedia section. It will include information on audio-cloze exercises and digitalized sound, as well as audiotapes; coverage of videodiscs, videotapes, and television programs received via satellite dish, in addition to films and slides; and reports on computer and video learning centers, besides state-of-the-art audio laboratories. As editor of the new Multimedia column, I encourage you to contribute articles describing innovative ways to use the older media, summarizing your successes with audio, computer, or video-assisted instruction, and reporting media-related research. We welcome submissions on these and similar topics. In particular, we would like to increase the number of reviewers. If you are interested in evaluating audiotapes, computer software, films, videotapes, or machines (such as equipment for audio labs, computer hardware, or new VCRs) please contact me. My telephone number is (703) 464-7241, and my new mailing address appears on the masthead above.
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