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IMC 2011: Sessions

Session 1320: Al-Andalus and the Perception of Luxury in Medieval Spain

Wednesday 13 July 2011, 16.30-18.00

Sponsor:Departamento de Historia del Arte I (Medieval), Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Organiser:Francisco de Asís García García, Departamento de Historia del Arte I (Medieval), Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Moderator/Chair:Mónica Ann Walker Vadillo, Departamento de Historia del Arte I (Medieval), Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Paper 1320-aPower and Luxury in Late Medieval Castilian Palaces: Between the Andalusi Tradition and European Influences
(Language: English)
Elena Paulino Montero, Departamento de Historia del Arte I (Medieval), Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Index terms: Architecture - Secular, Art History - General
Paper 1320-bTextile Magnificence in Andalusian Palatine Spaces
(Language: English)
Sila Oreja Andrés, Departamento de Historia del Arte I (Medieval), Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Index terms: Architecture - Secular, Art History - Decorative Arts
Abstract

Al-Andalus meant a distinguished space of culture and aesthetic refinement in medieval Iberia. These aspects were reflected, among other factors, in the appreciation that sumptuary works and books got in andalusi society. The Christian kingdoms were also fascinated by that imaginary of luxury, which was reflected in the artistic patronage of the monarchs and the nobility. Castilian palaces offer a good example of how Al-Andalus played an important role in the shaping of a lavish image among these elites.