Reja
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Reja is a Spanish term for grillwork. It refers to iron screens, often of a decorative nature.[1]
Domestic rejas
[edit]In a domestic context, rejas played a role in Spanish courtship rituals.[2]
Ecclesiastical rejas
[edit]Inside the cathedrals, fences were often placed in front of side chapels, the choir, or even in rood screens in front of the altar. [1][3] Such rejas are commonly 25 to 30 ft (7.5 to 9 meters) high.[3]
Crafters who made rejas were known as rejeros, or reja-makers.[4]
Notes and references
[edit]- ^ a b Milliken, William M. "Decorative Ironwork." World Book Encyclopedia. 10th ed. 1972. 365-66.
- ^ Courtship in Granada. The Atlantic
- ^ a b "reja." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2009. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 02 Apr. 2009 <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/496745/reja>.
- ^ Byne, Arthur, and Mildred Stapley. Spanish Ironwork. 1915.
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