retrospectiva

Retrospectiva is a term used in Spanish and Portuguese to denote an act or event that looks back at past works, events, or periods. The word is common in the arts and in contemporary professional practice. Etymology: from Latin retrospectus meaning "a look back," formed in the vernacular languages as a feminine noun.

In the arts, a retrospectiva refers to an exhibition or program that surveys the life and body of work of an artist, filmmaker, photographer, or composer. It presents a curated chronological overview, often including pieces that are rarely shown, and aims to illuminate development, influences, and context within the artist's career. Museums, galleries, and film festivals may organize retrospectives, sometimes in collaboration with the artist's estate or institutions.

In cinema and music, retrospectives may be dedicated to particular filmmakers or composers, or to movements or periods, and are typically presented as a sequence of screenings or performances.

In software development and project management, retrospectiva is the translation for the English "retrospective" ceremony. In agile frameworks like Scrum, a retrospectiva is held at the end of an iteration to reflect on what went well, what didn't, and what to change in the next cycle. The output usually includes agreed action items to improve team processes.

In broader usage, retrospectiva can describe a retrospective analysis or review of past data, trends, or events in research, history, or cultural studies.