Friday, March 27, 2009

Mudejar

Antonio Gaudi's Parc Guell, with its organic, asymmetrical forms and brilliantly patterned surfaces, is representative of the architect's eclectic style combining elements of mujedar (Spain's characteristic Christian-Muslim amalgam), Gothic and baroque architecture.

La Mezquita Mosque in Cordoba, Spain, is a breathtaking example of the mujedar style of architecture.
The red and white striped pattern of brick and stone in the arches gives a unity and distinctive character to the whole design. There are more than 80 colored granite jasper and marble pillars in total.

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