Estudio descriptivo de los monumentos árabes de Granada, Sevilla y Córdoba
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"Estudio descriptivo de los monumentos árabes de Granada, Sevilla y Córdoba" by Rafael Contreras is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the architectural and artistic significance of key Islamic monuments in Spain, particularly the Alhambra, the Alcázar, and the Great Mosque of Córdoba. The text aims to present a comprehensive overview of these structures, exploring their history, cultural context, and aesthetic qualities. The opening of
the book sets the stage for an in-depth investigation into the rich heritage of these Arab monuments, emphasizing the author's extensive personal experience in restoring the Alhambra. Contreras reflects on the historical importance of these structures, noting their unique architectural features and the challenges of accurately transcribing their names from Arabic to Spanish. He outlines his intention to compile findings from decades of observations into a cohesive narrative that respects both the artistic and historical aspects while acknowledging the complex cultural exchanges that defined this period in Spain's history, particularly during the Muslim conquests and their subsequent influence on Spanish art and architecture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Contreras, Rafael, 1826-1890 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Estudio descriptivo de los monumentos árabes de Granada, Sevilla y Córdoba ó sea La Alhambra, el Alcázar y la Gran Mezquita de Occidente |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, Carlos Colon, Josep Cols Canals and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Alhambra (Granada, Spain) |
| Subject | Alcázar (Seville, Spain) |
| Subject | Catedral (Córdoba, Spain) |
| Subject | Islamic art -- Spain |
| Subject | Islamic architecture -- Spain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55440 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 636 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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