Mudejar Teruel

The Mudejar architecture of Teruel, Spain, presents a unique visual narrative of a pluralist frontier community that challenges traditional assumptions about social hierarchy and medieval spiritual unity. This architectural ensemble, dating to the 13th century, features a hybrid style blending Romanesque, Gothic, and Islamic elements, most notably in its ceilings and the panoramic gallery of full-length figures depicting individuals from diverse social classes, cultural traditions, and sexual orientations. The study decodes these contradictory images to reveal a culture of collaboration and political pragmatism, offering a window into an era of economic prosperity and intellectual integration against the backdrop of significant shifts in European understanding. This interdisciplinary approach highlights Teruel's singularity within the Aragonese polity and its enduring legacy as a symbol of cultural hybridity.

David, M. (2021). Mudejar Teruel. The Routledge Hispanic Studies Companion to Medieval Iberia, 565–580. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315210483-42