Plans, Elevations, Sections and Details of the Alhambra

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Owen Jones, an English designer and architect, is known for his work Plans, Elevations, Sections and Details of the Alhambra (1842–45). This publication highlighted Islamic design by detailing the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain, a prime example of Moorish architecture.12

The Alhambra, meaning "the red" in Arabic, was constructed between 1238 and 1358 by the Naṣrid dynasty. It features intricate decorations, courtyards like the Court of the Myrtles and the Court of the Lions, and significant halls such as the Hall of the Ambassadors. The palace complex, along with the Generalife summer palace, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Jones's work provided detailed architectural drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and specific details, which are essential for understanding and reconstructing such structures.213

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…Islāmic design in his work Plans, Elevations, Sections and Details of the Alhambra (1842–45), treating the famous palace at Granada, an outstanding example of Moorish architecture.
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…Islāmic design in his work Plans, Elevations, Sections and Details of the Alhambra (1842–45), treating the famous palace at Granada, an outstanding example of Moorish architecture.
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