Moorish

Islamic Iberian architecture with ornate arches.

Overview

Moorish architecture, using brick and tile, features horseshoe arches and intricate stucco, prominent in 8th-15th century Spain.

Core Characteristics

• Horseshoe arches, tilework.
• Ornate stucco, courtyards.
• Islamic prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Alhambra (Spain, 13th century, Moorish).
• Great Mosque of Córdoba (Spain, 785, Moorish).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by Moorish craftsmen, it influences Spanish design.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stucco Work (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Arch (element), Mudéjar Architecture (movement)