Description
Proceedings of the First Colloquium on Sigillography
Book Summary
This work gathers the set of papers and communications presented during the First Colloquium on Sigillography, held in Madrid in 1987. The reader will find specialized analysis of the seal as a historical, artistic, and documentary object, addressing its function, typology, and evolution over time. It is a reference publication for those wishing to delve into the study of seals from an academic and rigorous perspective.
What is it about?
The volume compiles the interventions from the colloquium dedicated to the study of the seal, a fundamental element in diplomatics and the history of institutions. Through various contributions, aspects such as the manufacture, use, and symbolism of seals are explored, as well as their value as a source for historical research. The proceedings offer a detailed overview of the methodologies and findings presented by specialists in the field, becoming an essential testimony to the state of sigillography in the late eighties.
Main Topics
- Historical and typological study of medieval and modern seals.
- Analysis of the diplomatic and administrative function of the seal.
- Iconographic and symbolic interpretation of matrices and their impressions.
- Research and conservation methodologies in sigillography.
- Relationship of the seal with other disciplines such as heraldry and paleography.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at historians, archivists, documentalists, researchers in auxiliary sciences of history, and advanced students interested in diplomatics and material culture. It will also be useful for collectors and specialists in documentary heritage seeking an academic reference source on the seal as an object of study.
What this book offers
- Access to the research and debates of an academic meeting specialized in sigillography.
- Compilation of diverse studies offering a multidisciplinary vision of the seal.
- Documentation of methodologies and working approaches in the field of sigillography.
- Reference material for deepening the historical and artistic analysis of seals.
Technical Specifications
- Author: COLOQUIO DE SIGILOGRAFIA (1.19
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area of
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: HISTORY, SOCIETY AND CULTURE: GENERAL
- Collection: PENDING COLLECTION
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 1990
- Number of pages: 394
- Weight: 700 g
Editorial Assessment
This work constitutes a primary source of great value for the study of sigillography in Spain, by gathering the contributions of a pioneering colloquium on the subject. Its technical and specialized content makes it an indispensable resource for researchers and professionals in documentary heritage, although its academic focus may prove dense for a non-specialized audience. It is a reference publication within its field that remains fully relevant as a testament to the development of this discipline.