Works presented

Summary
Birth and death are two fundamental events in the existence of every living organism, marking the period of time in which its activity unfolds. Despite this, our knowledge is incomplete, and it is when we experience the loss of a loved one that this becomes evident. In order to explain how all these emotions impact artistic practices, the different ways of living and being aware of death, and of showing the transformation of the anguish of the death of the other, but also of one’s own death as a universal emotion, this work investigates, through the methodology of psychiatrist and writer Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the reflection of the different stages of grief in contemporary audiovisual media.

Direction
NOGUEIRA OTERO, XOSE (Tutorships)

Court
FERNANDEZ RODRIGUEZ, BEGOÑA (Chairman)
RODRIGUEZ PORTO, ROSA MARIA (Secretary)
VILLARMEA ALVAREZ, XOSE IVAN (Member)

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This research examines the multidimensional influence of Chinese immigration in Spain, with special emphasis on Galicia and particularly in Santiago de Compostela. Through a mixed methodology combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, including 13 semi-structured interviews conducted with Chinese immigrants in Santiago de Compostela, Madrid, and Padrón, the study analyzes the economic, cultural, and social dynamics of this community. The research reveals how the Chinese community has evolved since its first settlements, developing a significant business presence mainly in sectors such as retail trade and restaurants. The fundamental role of Chinese voluntary associations in cultural mediation and identity preservation is examined, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the social integration process. The study highlights the importance of transnational networks and the formation of bicultural identities, especially in the new generations, thus contributing to a deeper understanding of contemporary migratory dynamics in Spain.

Direction
LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ, RAMON (Tutorships)
DURAN VILLA, FRANCISCO RAMON (Co-tutorships)

Court
DURAN VILLA, FRANCISCO RAMON (Student’s tutor)
LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ, RAMON (Student’s tutor)

Summary
Lothar was an extreme atmospheric phenomenon that crossed the North Atlantic and Europe in less than 48 hours. Its formation and development were the result of an anomaly in sea surface temperature and a highly intense and straight Polar Jet Stream caused by a significant contrast in pressure and temperature between the Azores High and a low-pressure system originating from the Icelandic Low. To study its origin and assess whether the likelihood of such episodes might increase, the thermal conditions of the North Atlantic and the Arctic ice cover are analyzed, as they are direct and indirect factors contributing to the causes of Lothar's formation, along with the forecasts that the IPCC's AR6 offers us.

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MARTI EZPELETA, ALBERTO (Tutorships)

Court
MARTI EZPELETA, ALBERTO (Student’s tutor)

Summary
The petroglyphs of the Deza region and the North of the Barbanza Peninsula constitute nuclei with their own entity within the group of Galician rock art due to their density and variety of represented motifs. These regions have the peculiarity of having engravings of weaponry in their catalog, an exceptionally unusual case in Deza, within the Galician community, far from the nucleus of greater thematic diversity. The chronological value of the metallic correlates of the engravings and the criteria for selecting weapons to represent lead us to pay attention to the development of the first metallurgy in the Northwest. The petroglyphs should not be considered in isolation, but evaluated as a whole within the surrounding environment, as suggested by Landscape Archaeology. In this sense, the studied petroglyphs tend to be represented in areas with good visibility, relevant transit locations, and near water resources. These, in turn, have their peculiarities in their respective areas, in terms of style and types of weaponry

Direction
FABREGAS VALCARCE, RAMON (Tutorships)

Court
FABREGAS VALCARCE, RAMON (Student’s tutor)

Summary
During the history of humanity, we have looked for the form to amuse us, to entertain us alone or in company in the moments of the day in which we are not working or sleeping. In this work, we will explore the different hobbies and events that the Romans used to do. On one hand, we will treat distinct types of events that could be considered less important like the banquets or gambling games and by another will treat the big events by which Rome happened to the popular in history, being this the fights of gladiators, the careers of cars and the theatrical representations among others

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VILLANUEVA ACUÑA, MANUEL (Tutorships)

Court
VILLANUEVA ACUÑA, MANUEL (Student’s tutor)

Summary
This paper deal with chess as another tool used during the Cold War, as for the Soviet Union or for the United States, the board demonstrated intellectual superiority. Throughout the assignment, the role of chess in the contextual framework of propaganda and culture in the Cold War will be explained. How the interests of the two large blocks influence the results on the board. At the end the aim is to analyze which was the importance of the Cold War inside chess or the role that this one developed related to the conflict. So we will began with an introduction in which we are going to explain the logic that the cultural propaganda followed in the Cold War and the function the CIA and the KGB accomplished in this field. We will add a point of the assignment to talk about whether chess was a game for the mass or an intellectual elite. From this point it will start a chronological path, starting in 1917, when October Revolution’s events were going to change the occurs of contemporary chess. Then addressing Korchnoi’s story, as one of those Soviet defectors, playing under another country flag. After Second World War, it will be addressed the Soviet control over the World Chess Championship (1948-1972), through Botvinnik and then the wide known «Match of the century» (1972), with the first victory from a North American player in contemporary chess. Coming to an end on the internal USSR clash on the board, between Karpov and Kasparov (1975-1990), that concluded with the last game in Lyon.

Direction
FERNANDEZ PRIETO, LOURENZO (Tutorships)

Court
GRANDIO SEOANE, EMILIO FRANCISCO (Chairman)
PARAJUA CARPINTERO, NOELIA (Secretary)
PAZOS PAZOS, M. LUISA JULIA (Member)

Summary
The different interpretations, both modern and ancient, that have been made throughout history about the last Lagid queen, Cleopatra VII, have led to the appearance of different versions of her in painting, literature and even in film, among many other fields. This work focuses precisely on the study of these different versions, with the intention of carrying out a confrontation between them and a critical review of them, together with the sources that have come down to us, as well as looking at the different changes to which she was subjected according to the context in which the interpretation was found.

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PÉREZ RODRÍGUEZ, FERNANDO (Tutorships)

Court
TAIN GUZMAN, MIGUEL (Chairman)
LOPEZ CALDERON, CARME (Secretary)
MOURE PAZOS, IVAN (Member)

Summary
The objective of this Bachelor's Thesis has been to conduct a thorough analysis of the iconography of the apocryphal scene of Christ descending into hell, exploring its different types and variants throughout the history of art. A survey of textual and visual sources has been carried out, observing how images are interpreted and modified based on their historical, artistic, and cultural context. In this process, the fidelity of the representations has been analyzed in relation to the literary sources on which they are based. Thus, by examining the different iconographic variants and their relationship with the sources, it has been clarified how these variants influenced the evolution of religious imagery and how artists reinterpreted the concept based on the historical and doctrinal contexts in which they were created. Overall, this work invites a deeper understanding of the theme of Christ descending into hell and its connection to the theological, social, and cultural changes over time.

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LOPEZ CALDERON, CARME (Tutorships)

Court
LOPEZ CALDERON, CARME (Student’s tutor)

Summary
This monographic work is born from the interest of deepening in the new possibilities, interpretations and contents that the photographic medium brings to art history, and has as main objective to address the work of the american photographer Cindy Sherman. Her long career and extensive artistic production is characterized by the use of herself in the entire artistic process (both at a physical and intellectual level), the use of characterization elements and the use of self-portrait/ portrait. These characteristics allow us to address and investigate issues such as the problem of the imposition of labels in traditional historical-artistic discourse or the interpretative complexity of photographic production. As well as delving into elements such as performativity in photography, the construction of identity and its relationship with stereotypes and media. Besides analyzing the possibilities that the game brings with the clothing and elements of characterization in art.

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BARRAL RIVADULLA, Mª DOLORES (Tutorships)

Court
GARBAYO MONTABES, FRANCISCO JAVIER (Chairman)
CORTÉS LÓPEZ, MIRIAM ELENA (Secretary)
NOGUEIRA OTERO, XOSE (Member)

Summary
Oscar Niemeyer and Luis Barragán emerge as iconic figures of contemporary architecture in Brazil and Mexico, respectively. Both Pritzker Prize laureates have grounded their works in modernity, nature and a deep love for their homeland, thus forging the essence and creative freedom of their work. Despite sharing these fundamental principles, their approaches diverge sharply both visually and structurally. Given the vast amount of Niemeyer's works in comparison to those of the Mexican architect, this study will focus on the dwellings as a subject of analysis. It will examine from his beginnings and the theories applied during his studies, to the distinctive characteristics and precepts that define his most emblematic works. In the case of Luis Barragán, these characteristics converge in the Casa Luis Barragán and the Cuadras de San Cristóbal, while in Niemeyer they stand out in the Casa das Canoas. Both architects integrate nature into their works, but they do so in contrasting ways. Barragán approaches it with a reverent sensibility, placing the human being in a humble position in front of nature. Niemeyer, on the other hand, imposes himself on the natural environment, emphasizing his buildings, which seek to occupy a preeminent space in the landscape.

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MOURE PAZOS, IVAN (Tutorships)

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In this final degree proyect an analysis will be conducte on Russia´s geopolitics with western countries and the postsoviet space. The Russian Federation often claims that western countries are violating its security through the expansion of their influence and allowing attacks on Russia communities living in the former USSR territory. Using this justification, Russia frequently carries out campaigns in certain countries, which often involve violations of international laws or traties. The hypothesis of this work is that the Russian Federation engages in such campaigns because it cannot compete with other world power and is experiencing a crisis that could lead to a loss of its status as a global power. To addres this, several aspects will be analyzed, including political, social economic and military dimensións. For the methodology new articles data from organizations,and historical maps were used to support the hyporhesis.

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SANTOS SOLLA, XOSE MANUEL (Tutorships)

Court
SANTOS SOLLA, XOSE MANUEL (Student’s tutor)