The Arts and Crafts of Older Spain, Volume 2 (of 3)

This volume offers an illustrated tour of Spain’s historic decorative arts, focusing on the furniture, ivory work, pottery and glass that defined medieval and early‑modern interiors. The author draws on centuries of scholarship to explain how a simple medieval chair evolved into the richly carved Gothic seats of cathedral choirs, and how Moorish doors and Mudejar lattices reveal a dialogue between Christian and Islamic traditions. Detailed plates showcase everything from the lofty arches of the Alhambra to the intimate ivory boxes that once graced royal chambers, while the text weaves together technical description and cultural context.

Listeners will be guided through the tactile world of carved wood, gleaming lustreware and delicate glass, hearing vivid portraits of pieces such as the Arcón of Cardinal Cisneros, the bronze‑capped Zapatas of Salamanca, and the bright tinajas of Andalusian potters. The narration brings each object to life, making the museum‑like collection feel like a personal journey across Spain’s artistic legacy.