Andalusian

Spanish-Islamic architecture with courtyards and arches.

Overview

Andalusian architecture, using brick and tile, features horseshoe arches and ornate courtyards, prominent in medieval Spain.

Core Characteristics

• Horseshoe arches.
• Ornate courtyards.
• Islamic prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Alhambra (Spain, 13th century, courtyard designs).
• Great Mosque of Córdoba (Spain, 987, arches).

Architectural Connections

• Islamic: Ornamental focus.
• Religious: Mosques.
• Islamic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Islamic craftsmen, it blends Islamic and Spanish aesthetics.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Mosaic (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Courtyard (element), Mudéjar Architecture (movement)