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Navarro Catalan, David MiguelAuthor

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The architects of the Valencian Jesuit foundations

Publicated to:Vlc Arquitectura-Research Journal. 3 (2): 83-117 - 2016-10-01 3(2), DOI: 10.4995/vlc.2016.3664

Authors: Catalán, DMN

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Univ Politecn Valencia - Author

Abstract

The remarkable collection of buildings constructed by the Society of Jesus in the old Kingdom of Valencia was completed over the course of an extensive process that began in the 16th century. The purpose of this article is to examine the different historical phases of this process and reveal some previously unknown aspects with the aid of unpublished documentation. A great number of craftsmen took part in these works, including a group of architects who were members of the Society whose activity has been disregarded until now. The writings of Fathers Gaspar Alfonso and Diego Olcina on the construction of the Valencian foundations have added to our knowledge of new architects who were members of the Society in the ambit of the old Jesuit province of Aragon. The article also presents the activity of largely unknown craftsmen external to the order, especially Gaspar Martinez, who participated in the construction of numerous Society buildings.

Keywords

Diego olcinaGaspar alfonsoGaspar martinezJesuit architectureValencia

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Vlc Arquitectura-Research Journal due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Dialnet (Dialnet Métricas). In the year of publication of the work, 2016, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil).

Notably, the journal is positioned classified as A in other national agencies such as CIRC.

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-30:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 4 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Catalán, DMN) and Last Author (Catalán, DMN).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Catalán, DMN.