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Moorish architecture
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  Moorish architecture - a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped archesMoorisharchitectural style, style of architecture, type of architecture - architecture as a kind of art form |
Moorish architecture
Moorish architecture (500–900)Prevalent in Spain and Morocco, the style was influenced by Mesopotamian brick and stucco techniques with frequent use of the horseshoe arch, along with Roman marble columns and limestone carved capitals. Vaults developed into highly complex ornate forms. Brick was used decoratively and structurally in combination with marble, with extensive use of stucco to build up the richly molded surfaces, painted with bright colors and sometimes gilded.  Moorish architectureThe Islamic architecture of North Africa and the regions of Spain once under Islamic domination.Moorish architecture
Related to Moorish architecture: Mudejar architecture, Islamic architectureSynonyms for Moorish architecturenoun a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuriesSynonymsRelated Words- architectural style
- style of architecture
- type of architecture
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