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Lithologic combinations in Romanesque churches of Álava, northern Spain
Certain windows and doorways on twenty five Romanesque churches of Álava (XII–XIII centuries) were built using six types of rock in nine different combinations. These compositions were intended to highlight the contrast in colour between different rocks, from which it can be deduced that the openings were not hewn to be painted. After almost seven centuries during which the use of stone was anecdotal, Romanesque artists burst in with colourful blends, demonstrating a broad knowledge of the characteristics of each rock and its availability. The uniqueness of these openings is represented on lithologic maps which, in addition to facilitating its analysis and dissemination, serve as a reference in its restoration.
Lithologic combinations in Romanesque churches of Álava, northern Spain
Certain windows and doorways on twenty five Romanesque churches of Álava (XII–XIII centuries) were built using six types of rock in nine different combinations. These compositions were intended to highlight the contrast in colour between different rocks, from which it can be deduced that the openings were not hewn to be painted. After almost seven centuries during which the use of stone was anecdotal, Romanesque artists burst in with colourful blends, demonstrating a broad knowledge of the characteristics of each rock and its availability. The uniqueness of these openings is represented on lithologic maps which, in addition to facilitating its analysis and dissemination, serve as a reference in its restoration.
Lithologic combinations in Romanesque churches of Álava, northern Spain
L. M. Martínez-Torres (author)
2014
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