Architecture and Symbolism of Palencian Romanesque

The book provides a thorough analysis of the Romanesque structures in Palencia, including churches, monasteries, and other significant monuments. Each building is meticulously examined, highlighting its unique architectural features. In addition to architecture, the book explores the symbolism present in Romanesque works. It analyzes iconography, sculptural motifs, and other decorative elements, interpreting their meanings within the historical and cultural context of the time.

Richly illustrated with high-quality photographs and detailed plans of the monuments, this work helps visualize the descriptions and analyses presented in the text, offering a complementary visual experience. The book is the result of extensive academic research, supported by an exhaustive bibliography and references to previous studies on Palencian Romanesque art. It serves as a valuable resource for both art history experts and enthusiasts interested in medieval art.

Architecture and Symbolism of Palencian Romanesque is a significant contribution to the study of Romanesque art in Spain. The Palencia region is renowned for its wealth of Romanesque heritage, and this book highlights the importance of preserving and studying these monuments. The combination of architectural and symbolic analysis provides a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of Palencian Romanesque art, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance.

This book is indispensable for anyone interested in the history of art and the cultural heritage of Spain, with its rigorous approach and carefully curated presentation.

The author, Jesús Herrero Marcos (Palencia, 1950). From a very young age he was interested in the abundant Romanesque architecture of his province. This attraction became, over time, a passion that marked both his studies and his professional life. This led him, in turn, to develop a great fondness for the photography of monuments. He has published several books on the Romanesque architecture of some provinces, delving especially into the symbolic aspects, generally less known than the purely architectural ones and which, however, he considers essential to understand the cultural, religious, artistic and social keys of the medieval period.