Moorish Architecture

by Marianne Barrucand, Achim Bednorz

Spain owes its special historical position in Europe very largely to his intensive encounter with the Orient. In the summer of 710, a small force under the command of a Berber named Taî f ibn Mâ lik landed to the west of Gibraltar. The Islamic armies that followed in its wake succeeded in conquering large areas of Spain within a short span of years. The conquerors gave the country the name of ""al-andalus."" Thus began a period of cultural permeation that was to last for almost 800 years. In spite of intolerance and animosity, there developed between Muslims, Christians, and Jews a shared cultural environment that proved the basis for great achievements. Moorish-Andalusian art and architecture combine elements of various traditions into a new, autonomous style. Among the outstanding architectural witnesses to this achievement are the Great Mosque in Cordova and the Alhambra in Granada, recognized and admired as part of the world's heitage right up to the present day. They are described in detail in this book. The main centres of Hispano-Islamic art and architecture, the cities of Cordova, Seville and Granada, are discussed within the chronological framework of developments, both political and cultural, from 710 to 1492.

Genres: Architecture, Art, Design, History, Spain, Reference, Travel

240 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1994

Reviews

[فؤاد · Rating 3 out of 5]

متأسفانه نتونستم کل کتاب رو بخونم و فقط تکه تکه خوندم و بیشتر عکس ها رو نگاه کردم. بعید میدونم که وقت بشه که بخونمش، هر چند خیلی دوست دارم.

کتاب راجع به معماری اسلامی (مراکشی) در اندلسه. یه فصل راجع به یه دوره ی تاریخ اندلس توضیح میده، فصل بعد راجع به معماری اون دوره و همین طور... مخصوصاً بخش های تاریخیش جالب بود. اطلاعات من راجع به تاریخ اندلس خیلی کمه.

اما عکس ها، به قدری زیبا بودن که لذت دیدنشون، بر حسرت نخوندن کتاب غلبه میکنه. تصاویری از بناهایی مثل مسجد جامع قرطبه، مدینة الزهراء و تاج همه ی این ها، قصر الحمراء.

[Chris Power · Rating 5 out of 5]

A surprisingly good historical overview alternated with a chronological survey of the surviving examples of architectural styles. The level of detail was just right for the casual reader planning a visit to southern Spain.

[Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

In preparation for the trip to Al Andalusia, I learned some terminology that I think will be useful, and I have a general outline of the history of Muslim Spain. The architectural descriptions were too detailed for me to read closely. 🇪🇸

[Geoffrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

GORGEOUS