The Spanish Enlightenment was an intellectual and cultural movement in Spain during the 18th century, characterized by a focus on reason, science, and progress. Influenced by the broader European Enlightenment, it sought to reform society through education and rational thought, challenging traditional authority and promoting ideas of liberty and equality. Key figures of the Spanish Enlightenment included philosophers like Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos and Benito Jerónimo Feijoo, who advocated for educational reforms and scientific inquiry. This period also saw the establishment of institutions such as the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the promotion of literature, arts, and sciences, contributing to Spain's cultural development.