Las Parroquias de Toledo (Classic Reprint): Nuevos Datos Referentes a Estos Templos Sacados de Sus Archivos: Nuevos Datos Referentes a Estos Templos Sacados de Sus Archivos (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Rafael Ramírez De Arellano

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1332693296 ISBN 13: 9781332693290

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the history and artistic heritage of the Church of San Andrés in Toledo, Spain. The author delves into the church's origins, tracing its evolution from its establishment by Alfonso VI to its present form. The text sheds light on the various architectural styles that have shaped the church over the centuries, including Romanesque, Mudejar, and Gothic elements. Beyond its architectural significance, the book delves into the church's role as a center of religious and cultural life in Toledo. It examines the establishment of the Epiphany Chapel by the renowned ambassador Francisco de Rojas, a pivotal moment in the church's history. The author analyzes the chapel's symbolic significance, its artistic decoration, and the patronage that has sustained it throughout the centuries. The book also explores the church's connections to various religious orders and confraternities, such as the Brotherhood of Souls, the Brotherhood of the Holy Sacrament, and the Brotherhood of the Virgin of Peace. These organizations played a vital role in the church's upkeep and the development of its artistic treasures. Overall, this book offers a rich and multifaceted exploration of the Church of San Andrés, illuminating its historical significance, architectural splendor, and the artistic and cultural heritage it has fostered over the centuries.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN 10: 1332693296
• ISBN 13: 9781332693290
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 305