Mudéjar

Spanish Islamic-Christian architecture with brickwork.

Overview

Mudéjar architecture, using brick and tile, features Islamic motifs with Christian forms, prominent in 12th-16th century Spain.

Core Characteristics

• Brickwork, horseshoe arches.
• Ornate tiles, hybrid style.
• Medieval prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca (Spain, 12th century, Mudéjar).
• Teruel Cathedral (Spain, 13th century, Mudéjar).

Architectural Connections

• Medieval: Hybrid focus.
• Religious: Churches, synagogues.
• Islamic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Mudéjar craftsmen, it blends cultural traditions.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Tilework (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Arch (element), Moorish Architecture (movement)