THE TRANSFORMATIONS OF AULIC CULTURE: THE COURT OF THE CATHOLIC MONARCHY AS A BAROQUE COURT

The court was not only the "place" where the king was, but a social-political organisation, which emanated from feudalism and encompassed the whole kingdom. This political organisation was based on the principles of classical practical philosophy (Aristotle) and created its own culture (court culture). However, the values on which it was based changed gradually over time: from the humanist courtier of the 16th century to the discreet courtier of the 17th century. The Hispanic Monarchy also underwent a profound transformation between the two centuries, which allowed the baroque courtier to be transformed into the Catholic model.