Reja

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Reja is a Spanish term for grillwork. It typically refers to iron screens, often of a decorative nature.

In medieval times the word was used for ploughshare.

Domestic rejas

In a domestic context, rejas are window grilles. They played a role in Spanish courtship rituals, and are referenced by Granados in Goyescas where the composer depicts a romantic dialogue between lovers.

Ecclesiastical rejas

Inside cathedrals, fences were often placed in front of side chapels, the choir, or even in rood screens in front of the altar. Such rejas are commonly 25 to 30 ft (7.5 to 9 meters) high. ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/Sevilla_-_Iglesia_de_Santa_Catalina_46.jpg" caption="A reja"] ::

Crafters who made rejas were known as rejeros, or reja-makers.

References

  1. Milliken, William M. "Decorative Ironwork." ''World Book Encyclopedia.'' 10th ed. 1972. 365-66.
  2. Brenan, Gerald. (1957). "Courtship in Granada".
  3. "'''reja.'''" ''Encyclopædia Britannica.'' 2009. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 02 Apr. 2009 <[http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/496745/reja http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/496745/reja]>.
  4. Byne, Arthur, and Mildred Stapley. ''Spanish Ironwork.'' 1915.

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