Heraldry in artistic manifestations as a sign of identity

Abstract

Throughout my years of historical-heraldic research, from the eighties until now, I have delved into the different forms of heraldic representation in artistic manifestations. Artists wanted to capture heraldry in their architectural, sculptural, and pictorial works. They have done it in quite a reliable way according to the information and the artist's design. Each country and region have their own peculiarities when it comes to the shape of the shield, in the enamels and especially in the type of emblems that are more or less frequently used. This work focuses on different heraldic manifestations that range from sigillography to sculptures in cathedrals.