Routledge Art in Spain and Portugal - Early Middle Ages Book

Challenge long-held misconceptions about Iberian history with Art in Spain and Portugal from the Romans to the Early Middle Ages: Routes and Myths. For too long, popular views of the region have been dominated by specific maps of pilgrimage roads and the Reconquista. This scholarly work by Rose Walker aims to correct these views and provide a deeper understanding of the period. By examining the vertical layers of history from the Roman era through to the early Romanesque period, this book expands the English-language literature on early medieval art. It moves past traditional myths to offer a more accurate perspective on the artistic and architectural development of Spain and Portugal. This text is an essential resource for students and researchers looking to move beyond simplified historical narratives and engage with the true complexity of the Iberian Peninsula during Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages.