Tracked shipping to South Africa with premium packaging for just R199 

Ship to
South Africa
0

My Account

  • argentina
  • chile
  • colombia
  • españa
  • méxico
  • perú
  • estados unidos
  • internacional

menu

Select your country

Americas

Europe

Rest of the world

portada Echoes of Beauty in the Alhambra: Investigating the Aesthetic Principles and Spatial Composition of the Alhambra Palace
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
396
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.9x15.2x2.1 cm
ISBN13
9789999321594

Echoes of Beauty in the Alhambra: Investigating the Aesthetic Principles and Spatial Composition of the Alhambra Palace

Zhang, Jing (Author) · Eliva Press · Paperback

Echoes of Beauty in the Alhambra: Investigating the Aesthetic Principles and Spatial Composition of the Alhambra Palace - Zhang, Jing

Cheaper New Book Imported to South Africa
Delivery: 17 Nov - 30 Nov Shipping: 14 to 18 business days.
R 1,399
Faster New Book Imported to South Africa
Delivery: 04 Nov - 12 Nov Shipping: 5 to 6 business days.
R 1,663
R 1,399

Choose the list to add your product or create one New List

Go to My Wishlists
Calculate shipping cost

Synopsis "Echoes of Beauty in the Alhambra: Investigating the Aesthetic Principles and Spatial Composition of the Alhambra Palace"

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. Built by the Nasrid Dynasty in the mid-13th century, the palace is considered an example of Islamic palace architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Alhambra palace has a unique and otherworldly beauty. The architecture, art, and landscape of the Alhambra are often likened to a fine, centuries-old gem of al-Andalus origin. When people call the palace beautiful, they usually do so within the framework of historical memories that linger or become active in the palace's corridors, courtyards, and estates. One of the most beautiful buildings in the world, the Alhambra's architectural features represent a harmonious blend of styles. The fort's decorative and aesthetic approach was influenced by Islamic, Renaissance and Moorish influences. The geometric patterns on the walls are achieved through tiles and stucco details that occupy the entire decoration of the Alhambra. The ceiling of the palace showcases superb woodwork from ceiling to mid-wall, meticulously depicting recurring themes on brackets. The Alhambra is a building that looms in the realm of emotion and evocation-a building that evokes memory, evokes the past, and evokes the heart. It also evokes the author's persistent commitment to his lost lover. The Alhambra is a mysterious palace of beauty and history, and even a glance at the architectural design tells you a lot about architecture and aesthetics. The Alhambra is in some sense Islamic, Gothic, Romanesque, Orientalist, or some synthetic hybrid, to demonstrate how aesthetics can provide a humanizing history embedded in memory, "a record that can, like so many stories, be Record it." The Alhambra is "a palace and fortress where the history of science and art are vividly intertwined." This study will allow readers to once again experience the beauty of Alhambra, not only the beauty of facts and history, but also the beauty of complexity and logic. When we return to Granada, they, like us, walk through anonymous time.

Customers reviews

More customer reviews
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

All books in our catalog are Original.

In what language is the book written?

The book is written in English.

What is the format of this book?

The binding of this edition is Paperback.

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews