The beauty of Islamic art in Spain
Detail of Islamic tilework at the Museu de Ceramic in Barcelona, Spain. This is from Seville and dates from the 16th century Mudejar period (ie Muslim work under Christian rule). Once again (see other examples in my Islamic Art set), we see the design work revolving around the eight point star in this picture!
Muslims ruled Spain from the 8th century to end of 16th century and introduced their language, customs, music, poetry, sciences, irrigation system etc here, which then spread to the rest of Europe and the world (notably Latin America). Even after Muslim rule ended in 1492 the influence of Islamic things continued (eg ceramics, Islamic designs, such as the eight point star:-)
Barcelona is a beautiful city and I had wanted to spend more time in the historic centre around the Ramblas, but with my interest in Islamic designs, I had to visit the Ceramic Museum, which I recommend highly! There's a lovely park around the museum where one can sit and contemplate life while having lunch:-)
The beauty of Islamic art in Spain
Detail of Islamic tilework at the Museu de Ceramic in Barcelona, Spain. This is from Seville and dates from the 16th century Mudejar period (ie Muslim work under Christian rule). Once again (see other examples in my Islamic Art set), we see the design work revolving around the eight point star in this picture!
Muslims ruled Spain from the 8th century to end of 16th century and introduced their language, customs, music, poetry, sciences, irrigation system etc here, which then spread to the rest of Europe and the world (notably Latin America). Even after Muslim rule ended in 1492 the influence of Islamic things continued (eg ceramics, Islamic designs, such as the eight point star:-)
Barcelona is a beautiful city and I had wanted to spend more time in the historic centre around the Ramblas, but with my interest in Islamic designs, I had to visit the Ceramic Museum, which I recommend highly! There's a lovely park around the museum where one can sit and contemplate life while having lunch:-)