Neo-Mudéjar

Spanish revival of Islamic-inspired architecture.

Overview

Neo-Mudéjar architecture, using brick and tile, features horseshoe arches and ornate stucco, prominent in 19th-20th century Spain.

Core Characteristics

• Horseshoe arches, tilework.
• Ornate stucco, brick patterns.
• Modern prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Plaza de Toros, Madrid (Spain, 1929, Neo-Mudéjar).
• Estación Atocha (Spain, 1892, Neo-Mudéjar).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Revivalist focus.
• Civic: Public buildings.
• Islamic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Neo-Mudéjar architects, it celebrates Iberian heritage.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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