The Solomonic Column as a Symbolic Image of Inculturation in the Churches of The Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos (Bolivia).

The Solomonic column, a distinctive element of Christian visual culture, served as a powerful symbol of inculturation in the churches of the Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos (Bolivia). This study reveals how the column's systematic use during the 16th to 18th centuries facilitated the blending of religious and state interests, aligning with the goals of both the Society of Jesus and the Spanish Crown. By analyzing this design element through a transmission lens, the research demonstrates its role in adapting Christian imagery to local contexts, thereby strengthening the missions' cultural and political influence.

Reimers, V. (2014). The Solomonic Column as a Symbolic Image of Inculturation in the Churches of The Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos (Bolivia). Proceedings of the 9th Conference of the International Committee for Design History and Design Studies, 36–37. https://doi.org/10.5151/despro-icdhs2014-0118