Religious Antiques
Spanish Colonial influence can be evidenced by its typical elements found in much of the southwestern American churches. These include elaborate structures complete with Spanish and Mexican Baroque ornamentation. This type of decoration tended to be of a profusion of carving and scrollwork (notably the entrance), pilasters, colorful artwork and niches containing statuary.
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AltarsTraditionally a table and three couches inhabited the divine meetinghouse; by the Third Century, a mensa, an altar for the Eucharist and an armchair known as Cathedra adorned the worship room. The altar was viewed as the table of the Lord, and the main focus of the ceremony. Centrally located, the clergymen could move about the altar freely and within view of the congregation.
Icons Through the efforts of colonial Spanish missionaries, southwestern tribes of indigenous Americans widely adopted Catholicism. Three hundred years of religious folk art ensued with efforts of devout tribal followers to deify their beliefs. Hispanic Americans have continued this tradition producing representations of holy persons called Santos, which when three-dimensional are referred to as bulatos.
Pews and PulpitsDuring the Medieval era, the clergy and the choir had assigned seating reserved for their use and the congregation stood or knelt during mass. The Protestant Reformation heralded a focus on preaching; necessitating assigned seating for the congregation as well. Benches and box pews were initially introduced and as attendance began to overwhelm available seating, hanging pews were added along the walls.
Religious AccessoriesReligious art has been abundant everywhere that the Roman Catholic Church has established a congregation. Generally fabricated in wood by local artisans who belong to the Catholic Church, or want to profit from the faiths extravagant use of religious memorabilia. Most popular in the origin of its creation, antique religious art is not widely collected making exceptional examples available at modest prices.
Stained GlassThe stained glass window is inexorably intertwined with our image of church. Elaborately adorned in colorful biblical scenes, the use of stained glass began in Ninth Century Rome when thin, blown glass began to replace molded glass. This technique gave way to the art of stained glass during the reign of Charlemagne. Stained glass, equated with divine light from heaven, was associated exclusively with churches through the Thirteenth Century.
