The Reform of Samos Abbey between 1491 and 1637: Uncovering the Logic of the Architectural Changes
Estefanía López‐Salas
Based on several archival sources and new graphic approaches, this article seeks
to examine the first major changes that were made medieval architecture
of Samos Abbey (Lugo-Spain) during period ranged from beginning of
the religious orders’ reform, in late 15th century, to 1630s. On one hand,
the detailed analysis of some historical documentary let us understand
the reasons for spatial changes. other hand, we are able know if
the rules established reform spiritual life also caused some
transformations existing monastic complex order shape a one.