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moorish architecture

/ˈmʊərɪʃ ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/

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/ˈmʊərɪʃ ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/formalart
  • ruОтличительный архитектурный стиль, развившийся на исламском Пиренейском полуострове (Аль-Андалус) с VIII по XV века, характеризующийся подковообразными арками, сложной геометрической плиткой (зеллидж), богатой резьбой по стукко, внутренними дворами с фонтанами и мукарнами (сталактитовыми украшениями потолков).

A distinctive architectural style that developed in the Islamic Iberian Peninsula (Al-Andalus) from the 8th to 15th centuries, characterized by horseshoe arches, intricate geometric tilework (zellij), ornate stucco carvings, courtyards with fountains, and muqarnas (stalactite-like ceiling decorations). It is not a phrase but a proper noun referring to a specific historical architectural tradition.

  1. Architectural style of Al-AndalusB2formal

    A distinctive architectural style developed by the Moors in North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula, characterized by horseshoe arches, intricate geometric patterns, ornate tilework, and elaborate stucco decorations.

    ruМавританская архитектура

    • The Alhambra in Granada is a masterpiece of Moorish architecture.
    • Moorish architecture often features intricate arabesque patterns and calligraphy.
    • The Great Mosque of Córdoba is a prime example of Moorish architectural innovation.