The church in Arbulo features 12th-century schematic figures, crosses, and animals like wild boars and a peacock. Art historian Gorka Lopez de Munain is investigating their significance following a recent restoration. He notes that these drawings represent a cultural phenomenon found in other medieval worship sites, suggesting a disconnect with the dominant Christian themes of the time. Despite being outside the traditional art historical canon, these works can provide insights into the society of that era, which raises several questions about their creation and purpose.
The church in Arbulo has 12th-century schematic figures and animals painted in dull red, presenting a cultural phenomenon seen in other medieval worship sites.
Gorka Lopez de Munain, after recent restoration, questions the purpose of these drawings in a Christian church and their implications for society's understanding.
Lopez de Munain points out that these works help us understand society during a time when Christianity dominated Western art, indicating a broader cultural context.
Until now, little information existed about this style, which is outside the canon of Western art from the 12th and 13th centuries, raising important questions.
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