Alhambra

Peyton Feuer ARHS 1010-03 Lucia Abramovich March 23, 2018 Court of the Lions Towering over the city of Granada, Spain, sits what is left of the Alhambra, a palace left over from the Nasrid dynasty in Islamic Spain. The palace is built like many Islamic palaces in that each of its pavilions and small buildings surrounded one or more central courtyards, the most famous of which being the Court of the Lions. The Court of the Lions is follows the style of the Alhambra itself in that it is stylistically distinctive from other Islamic art, both following many traditions of the canon while creating its own style. While the date of construction of the Alhambra and the Court of the Lions has been disputed amongst some in the academic community, the…

The Alhambra, translating to “the red” in the Arabic language represents the shade of red the palace reflects when the sun is setting for the day. The palace is located in Granada, Spain and it is the most recognized architectural piece of Islamic art. The red castle has been the symbol of the city for nearly 800 years. The Alhambra was constructed during the 13th and 14th century on its red hill-top during the ruling of Ibn al-Ahmar (Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica). It was last…

The Alhambra the complete form of which was Calat Alhamra, is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. On a rocky hill that is difficult to access, on the banks of the River Darro, protected by mountains and surrounded by woods, among the oldest quarters in the city, the Alhambra rises up like an imposing castle with reddish tones in its ramparts that prevent the outside world from seeing the delicate beauty they enclose. It was originally constructed as a small…

Historical introduction The Palace, known as Alhambra, is located on al-Sabika, next to the river Darro and in front of Albaicin and of the Alcazaba in Granada, Spain. The Palace was called Alhambra due to its rose-colored walls. The Alhambra has a view over the city and the meadow (la Vega). Considering this element we can tell that other buildings were already present before the arrival of Muslims. The compound is bordered by ramparts and with an irregular shape. The Alhambra is limited due…

The Three Rooms This essay introduces the Alhambra palace, its location, and a little on its history. Multiple times the palace has been destroyed, and reconstructed, for pleasure, or for war. The beautiful interiors of the palace, the symbolic and enchanting courts of the Alhambra are like no other. Descriptions of the most important rooms of the Alhambra palace, and the complexity their charm. The derivation of each rooms name, and the rumors that still linger within the palace’s history.…

History (where, who, when) The Alhambra vases are a group of large ceramics vases painted in luster. They were produced in southern Spain in the fourteenth century. Only ten complete vases exist today. Each of these vases are named after its provenance or some distinguishing characteristics, these names are not universally accepted. These works of art were produced in the Nasrid dynasty, the last of the Muslim rulers in Spain, who reigned from 1232 to 1492. They were called the Alhambra vases…

Intro: The history or Islamic ornamental design is a very rich and complex one. Islamic art, specifically ornamental art found on Islamic architecture, is symbolic of not only the aesthetic trends of Islamic culture but is reflective of the Quran and its poetic descriptions and symbolic stories. When specifically looking at buildings like the Alhambra, one can see that the Nasrid artists embellished the building in three specific ways: the carving of stylized foliage; the use of tiles to form…

Alhambra Community Intervention The city of Alhambra is located in the western region of San Gabriel Valley (Service Planning Area 3), which is in Los Angeles County (City of Alhambra, 2016). The city’s total population count as of 2015 is 85, 551 (United States Census Bureau [USCB], n.d.). The largest group in Alhambra are Asians (48.6%), followed by Hispanics (38.9%), Whites (9.4%), two or more races (1.5%), Blacks (1.3%), American Indians (0.2%), and Native Hawaiian and other Pacific…

The characteristics of both Alhambra’s Court of Lions and the gardens of the Villa Lante are similar in respect to them having a psychophysiological experience for the viewer/ user but also different in their meaning. Additionally, both gardens share similar features such as; water features, the concept of incorporating animalistic sculptures, and segmented parts both having a shared value in the meaning of different parts of the world. For this, I will explain their similarities and meanings of…

High school has been a very interesting experience for me. It has definitely had its highs and lows and many confusing experiences in between. Overall, I feel like I have been prepared for not only college, but also life as a whole. High school has taught me many things, both academically and emotionally. It has has built many aspects of my character. My experiences at Alhambra High school have shaped me into the person that I am today. I have learned a lot about my personal qualities, such…