El cancionero popular, num. 21 (The Popular Songbook, No. 21) n.d.

This popular songbook number 21, printed by Manuel Manilla, is adorned with symbolic elements that echo through time. The floral motifs, particularly the roses, are not mere decoration; they represent love and beauty. Consider how the rose appears in ancient mythologies, often linked to goddesses of love, and how it resurfaces in Christian iconography as a symbol of the Virgin Mary. The rose is also found in other works of art such as Botticelli's Primavera, in which the flower becomes an emblem of rebirth and renewal. The pages are framed with borders that serve not only to contain the verses but also to evoke a sense of enclosure. This can be interpreted as a symbolic representation of memory itself, where cultural heritage is preserved within the confines of visual and textual tradition. These elements engage viewers on a subconscious level, triggering emotions associated with love, beauty, and the cyclical nature of life and death. The cyclical progression of these symbols demonstrates how they resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings across different historical contexts.