Displaying Art in a Sacred Space

Seville Cathedral's role as an exhibition space is illuminated through its function as a performative environment during early modern celebrations, particularly the Triumph. The study reveals how the cathedral transcended its everyday use to host ephemeral monuments that integrated paintings, sculptures, emblems, and inscriptions, creating a multisensory experience for spectators. By analyzing etchings from Torre Farfán's Fiestas de Sevilla, researchers demonstrate the cathedral's expanded scenography—extending beyond theatrical spaces—and highlight key factors such as affectivity, relationality, and materiality in shaping these celebrations. This approach offers new insights into the spatial dynamics of sacred environments during significant historical events.

González-Román, C., & Macartney, H. (2022). Displaying Art in a Sacred Space. Displaying Art in the Early Modern Period, 131–152. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003268550-12