Architecture and furniture as history in the Joanina Library of Coimbra, Portugal

Abstract

Artistic and architectural works that reflected the power and knowledge in Portuguese history, the Biblioteca Joanina, in 700th siècle became an environment important to the Office to architects, foreman, carvers, painters and gilders. The aim of this study is to understand the relationship between architecture, furniture and history in the library, researching form and context of the representation of the Regal power illustrated, unveiling how approximate languages and mixed in their singularities.

Keywords

• : Joanina Library
• Architecture
• Furniture
• Power