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Mixtilinear Arch
The mixtilinear arch (also mixed-line arch) is a decorative (non-structural) arch with intrados consisting of rounded and straight segments connected at angles, its outline sometimes resembling a shaped gable. History The idea of this silhouette came into Moorish architecture of the Taifa period probably from the earlier interlaced arches. Such arches were traditionally used in an arcade, although the types might vary from one building to another. The architects of the Great Mosque of Córdoba, at the end of 10th century AD, broke the tradition by mixing horseshoe arches and multifoil arches at the . The creators of the Taifa mixtilinear arch were inspired by this arrangement and similar ones at Mosque of Cristo de la Luz in Toledo, producing early designs at the Aljafería palace in Zaragoza. The mixed-line arch was popular during the Almoravid period, when an "ultra-baroque" modification, a lambrequin arch, was also created. These forms also continued to be used in the later a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mosque Of Cristo De La Luz
The Mosque of Cristo de la Luz is a Catholic chapel and former mosque located in Toledo, Spain. It is one of the ten mosques that existed in the city during the Moorish period. Originally known as the ''Mezquita Bab al-Mardum'', its name was derived from the nearby city gate, Bab al-Mardum. The building is situated near the Puerta del Sol, in a district historically known as the Medina, where affluent Muslims once resided. History Built in 999 in Toledo, the Mosque of Cristo de la Luz is notable for remaining largely unchanged since its original construction. The mosque was commissioned by Ahmad Ibn Hadidi, while an inscription in Kufic script on the southwest façade attributes its construction to Musa Ibn Ali. This inscription, created using brick, provides key details about the mosque’s foundation. According to legend, a shaft of light guided King Alfonso VI to a hidden figurine of the crucified Christ, which had remained concealed for centuries. In commemoration, the king ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Architecture Of Spain
Spanish architecture refers to architecture in any area of what is now Spain, and by Spanish architects worldwide, influencing mainly areas of what was once part of the Spanish Empire. The term includes buildings which were constructed within the current borders of Spain prior to its existence as a nation, when the land was called Iberia, Hispania, or was divided between several Christian and Muslim kingdoms. Spanish architecture demonstrates great historical and geographical diversity, depending on the historical period. It developed along similar lines as other architectural styles around the Mediterranean and from Central and Northern Europe, although some Spanish constructions are unique. A real development came with the arrival of the Romans, who left behind some of their most outstanding monuments in Hispania. The arrival of the Visigoths brought about a profound decline in building techniques which was paralleled in the rest of the former Roman Empire. The Muslim conques ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
