ALXPIN Getty ImagesHow does Moorish design differ from Islamic or Múdejar design? Múdejar design, on the other hand, was a descendant of Moorish design—in the 11th and 12th centuries, Moorish design was adapted by Christian architects and patrons, where it was combined with Romanesque and Gothic Christian typologies. Getty ImagesWhat about Moorish Revival Architecture? “Moorish architecture added horseshoe arches, interlacing arches, and elements also used in other Spanish Revival styles like courtyards and tilework. Stefanie Waldek Contributing Writer Stefanie Waldek is a Brooklyn-based writer covering architecture, design, and travel.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 09, 2021 17:48 UTC