Muqarnas Dome of the Alhambra Hall of the Abencerrajes - Museum Label
Muqarnas Dome At The Hall Of Abencerrajes
A worms-eye view of the Muqarnas Dome at the Hall of Abencerrajes located in the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain.
Title: Muqarnas Dome of the Alhambra Hall of the Abencerrajes
Date: 14th century CE
Medium: Stucco and tile
Location: Granada, Spain (Built by the Nasrid Dynasty)
Credit Line: Alhambra, UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Muqarnas Dome of the Alhambra Hall of the Abencerrajes is an exquisite example of the intricate Islamic art of muqarnas, a form of ornamental vaulting. The dome is composed of small stucco cells, each decorated with a tile that is further adorned with geometric and floral designs. The overall effect is a mesmerizing, seemingly infinite web of patterns and shapes that are both visually stunning and mathematically precise. The Alhambra, where the dome is located, was a palace and fortress of the Nasrid dynasty, the last Muslim dynasty in Spain. The use of scale and size in the dome's design is a testament to the extravagance and grandeur that was characteristic of Islamic art during the medieval period.
A Closer Look At The Dome!
Tilework Of The Muqarnas Dome At The Hall of Abencerrajes (Close-Up)
A close-up view of the Muqarnas Dome and its incredibly intricate tilework at the Hall of Abencerrajes located in the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain.
Plan Of The Alhambra Palace
Plan Of The Alhambra Palace
The architectural plan of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. With a red arrow pointing to the Hall of Abencerrajes with its dome.
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Muqarnas Dome Of The Nasir-Or-Mulk Mosque
A close-up of the muqarnas dome of the "pink-mosque" in Shiraz, Iran. It's intricate muqarnas style of the dome mirrors the muqarnas dome of the alhambra palace.
Tilework on Shah Mosque Muqarnas
Shah Mosque's muqarnas dome, which also mirrors the style of the muqarnas dome of the Alhambra Palace's hall of abencerrajes.