Hall of the Abencerrajes, Alhambra (13th Century) *

Artist/Designer: Moorish king Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar of the Kingdom of Granada

Project Location: Granada, Nicaragua

Figure 1: Hall of the Abencerrajes. Source: Aka Gerald, Sala de los Abencerrajes (Hall of the Abencerrajes). 2007, Digital Image. ( Source | Accessed : December 30, 2013 | Photographer: Unknown )

Figure 2: Hall of the Abencerrajes. Source: Vaughn Willaims, Alhambra Carvings. 2004, Digital Image. ( Source | Accessed : December 30, 2013 | Photographer: Vaughn Williams )

Figure 3: Hall of the Abencerrajes. Source: Eugene, Hall of the Abencerrajes in The Alhambra. 2008, Digital Image. ( Source | Accessed : December 30, 2013 | Photographer: Eugene )

Style/Period(s):
Medieval, Vernacular

Primary Material(s):
Stone, Plaster, Light

Function(s):
Government, Residential Structure

Related Website(s):

Hall of the Abencerrajes | Accessed : December 17, 2018

The legend of the Hall of Abencerrajes | Accessed : December 17, 2018

Palace of the Lions | Accessed : December 17, 2018

Alhambra - General Information | Accessed : December 17, 2018

Alhambra History | Accessed : December 17, 2018

Significant Date(s):
13th Century, 1238

Additional Information:
Publications/Texts in Print:

Fernández Puertas, Antonio., and Jones, Owen. The Alhambra. London: Saqi Books, 1997.

Irving, Washington, Lenehan, William T., and Myers, Andrew B. The Alhambra. Critical ed. Irving, Washington, 1783-1859. Works. 1969 ; v. 14. Boston: Twayne, 1983.

Irwin, Robert. The Alhambra. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 2004.

Jacobs, Michael, Fernández, Francisco, and Fernández, F. Alhambra. New York: Rizzoli, 2000.

Building Address: Calle Real de la Alhambra, s/n. 18071. Granada

Significant Dates: Construction Dates (unknown) 13th century

Supporting Staff/ Designers:

Tags: vernacular palaces, palaces of spain, vault interiors, ornament styles

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