The Power of Inter-Arts Discourse: The Role of Painting in the Novels of "Riña de Gatos. Madrid 1936" by Eduardo Mendoza and "La duda" by Ángeles Saura
Open Access
Author:
Freeman, Lauren
Area of Honors:
Spanish
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type:
Thesis
Thesis Supervisors:
Guadalupe Martí-Peña, Thesis Supervisor John Lipski, Thesis Honors Advisor
Keywords:
Spanish literature Paintings Art
Abstract:
This thesis seeks to explore the inter-disciplinary relationship between literature and art through the analysis of two Spanish novels, Riña de Gatos. Madrid 1936 by Eduardo Mendoza and La duda by Ángeles Saura. Riña de Gatos. Madrid 1936 is first examined followed by La duda. I initially provide background information and a summary of the plot for both stories before delving into an in-depth investigation into their use of art throughout the novels. For Mendoza’s novel, I begin my analysis with an explanation of ekphrasis, which is a verbal description of visual illustration in order to provide the reader with an understanding of the connection between literature and art. The following sections investigate the role that art plays specifically in plot and character development throughout the novel. The next sections focus on Saura’s La duda and are presented in a similar format. First, I provide background information on the author and novel, followed by a summary of the plot and then an inquiry of the use of art throughout the novel. The thesis ends with a chapter dedicated to the similarities between the two novels, which is succeeded by concluding remarks.
