Generation 27
Generation of 27
The Generation of 27 (1927) was the name given to a group of highly influential avante garde artists who, with their combined work, expressed an attitude that encouraged a care-free form of expressionism. Though classified as one large group, the Generation of 27 it was in fact broken down into smaller subgroups, each of these taking on a particular style dependent on the artist involved. For example, Salvador Dali was focused on surrealism and reveled in providing a cascade of shocks for the bourgeoisie class.
Their combined works provided an escape for those facing hardships with the looming Civil war and moved away from the mainstream mentality though unfortunately they did not fare well following the war. This is vibrantly remembered through the execution of Generation member Federico Garcia Lorca. Only days into the war he was taken away, never to be heard from again. Other members during this time faced an untimely end which caused a knock on effect for all of those involved within the group.
List of the Generation of 27
As a whole the Generation's work was referred to as pure poetry. It was considered to be perfection in each member's use of their skills and creativity to provide inspiration to others. It has also been said it had moved from the perfect poetry to regularly introduce music into the pieces of work. As mentioned, the Generation although classed as one group broke into several subgroups dependent on the artist. Strictly speaking they were made up of ten members, while more artists have been introduced over the years. The original ten members of the Generation of 27 are listed below:
- Jorge Guillen
- Pedro Salinas
- Rafaek Albert
- Federico Garcia Lorca
- Damaso Alonso
- Gerado Diego
- Luis Cernuda
- Vicente Aleixandre
- Manuel Altolaguirre
- Emilio Prados
