Gongorismo is a literary style that emerged in the early 17th century, primarily associated with the Spanish poet Luis de Góngora. This style is characterized by its elaborate language, intricate metaphors, and complex syntax, often making the text challenging to understand. Gongorismo aimed to elevate poetry by emphasizing beauty and artistic expression over straightforward meaning. The movement was a reaction against the simplicity of earlier poetic forms, such as conceptismo, which favored clarity and directness. Gongorismo influenced many poets of the Spanish Golden Age, leading to a rich but often obscure body of work that continues to be studied for its artistic merit and linguistic innovation.