Vestir la microarquitectura

Abstract

[ES] Esta comunicación pretende llamar la atención sobre la relevancia de los sagrarios como obras de microarquitectura que, al igual que la arquitectura, se visten. Por un lado, se visten con esculturas que desarrollan un programa iconográfico propio; por otro, se revisten de una piel dorada y polícroma imprescindible para manifestar su carácter sagrado; por último, se visten con textiles para aportarle mayor magnificencia y misterio. La microarquitectura se viste para vestir la arquitectura.

[EN] This lecture focuses on the relevance of Eucharistic tabemacles as specimens of microarchitecture, which, equally to the architecture, were essentially vested. Firstly, they were equipped with sculptures that represent an iconographical programme. Secondly, they were lined with a skin that was gilded and poly­ chromed in order to highlight their sacred character. And lastly, they were clothed with textiles as a means to reinforce their magnificence and sense of mystery.