Alhambra


Alhambra. Granada, Spain. Nasrid Dynasty. 1354–1391 C.E. Whitewashed adobe stucco, wood, tile, paint, and gilding.
  • SOPHISTICATED PLANNING, ENCHANTED GARDENS AND FOUNTAINS; COMPLEX DECORATIONS
  • NASRIA DYNASTY; LAST MUSLIMS TO RULE SPAIN (1200-1400)  
  • CITY WITHIN A CITY; ENCLOSING WALLS
  • PATHS GARDENS AND GATES; WATER INFLUENCED ARCHITECTURE; CATHOLICS LEFT IT INTACT
  • GRANADA FELL TO CHRISTIANS
  • MUQARNAS ARE INTRICATELY CARVED SYSTEM OF BRACKETS THAT HOLD UP THE VAULTED CEILING; PAINTINGS REPRESENT COURTLY LIFE
  • CARVED AND PAINTED STUCCOS; STAR MOTIFS

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