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- Ruled Spain from 1062 to 1147
- One of the smaller dynasties that replaced Umayyad rule in Spain
- Seceeded by Almohad dynasty
- Also ruled parts of Africa
- Capital cities: Aghmat and Marrakech
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- Ruled Spain from 1130 - 1269 after usurping Almoravid rule
- Remained in Spain unil 1212, when the Nasrid dynasty drove them out
- associated with Oudaia Kasbah (Rabat/Morocco), Rabat mosque and Hassan Tower (Rabat/Morocco), La Giralda (Seville, Spain), and Aljaferia Palace (Saragossa Spain)
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Rabat, Oudaia Kasbah and Gate, 12th century
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secular building, fortification for the city
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- Rabat, Oudaia Gate, Almohad, 12th century
- horseshoe arches from Umayyad dynasty, represents royal authority and power
- gates are some of the only decorated parts of the Oudaia Kasbah
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- Rabat, mosque and Hassan Tower, 1195
- massive, thick towers, ramps inside for men on horseback to ride up to the top to announce prayer
- mosque never completed
- decoration minimal, horseshoe arches prominent
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- La Giralda, Seville Spain, 1184
- best preserved minaret/prayer tower, displayed at left with Christian bell towers
- ramp for horses to ride up inside
- now part of a christian church bell tower
- in 15th century, Christians re-took the city, Muslims in the city threatened to destroy the tower if the Christians were successful - the Christians captured the city before the destruction of the tower
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- La Giralda, Seville Spain, 1184
- best preserved minaret/prayer tower, displayed at left with Christian bell towers
- ramp for horses to ride up inside
- now part of a christian church bell tower
- in 15th century, Christians re-took the city, Muslims in the city threatened to destroy the tower if the Christians were successful - the Christians captured the city before the destruction of the tower
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- Aljafería Palace, Zaragoza: 11th cent. interior
- Clear understanding of Umayyad interior space
- high level of decoration conveys a sense of playfulness
- Almohad
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- Moorish al-Andalus taifa (province) of Zaragoza (Saragossa, Spain), Aljaferia Palace, second half of 11th century
- massive buttresses flanking entrance, subdued outside decoration compared to the high level of decoration inside
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- Moorish al-Andalus taifa (province), of Zaragoza (Saragossa, Spain); Aljaferia Palace
- 2nd half of the 11th century
- subdued outside decoration compared to high level of decoration on the interior view
- massive buttresses flanking the entrance
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- courtyard, Aljaferia Palace, 2nd half of 11th century
- high quality and range of design technology exhibited
- courtyard is emphasized as the center of courtly life
- area of controlled nature, clear geometric patterns and designs
- inclusion of water - paradise connotations
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- polylobed arches from Aljaferia Palace, Saragossa, Spain, 2nd half of 11th century
- playful deco, high level of technical skill
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- the story of Bayâd und Riyâd, manuscript from Spain or N. Africa, ca 1200
- the story was a typical romance story of man, Bayâd, who loves Riyâd, a woman. Riyâd doesn't return the love, and depending on the manuscript, Bayâd either dies of despair or gets Riyâd to come around
- filled with images of courtly life and enjoyment of nature in a controlled garden
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- the story of Bayâd und Riyâd, manuscript from Spain or N. Africa, ca 1200
- the story was a typical romance story of man, Bayâd, who loves Riyâd, a woman. Riyâd doesn't return the love, and depending on the manuscript, Bayâd either dies of despair or gets Riyâd to come around
- filled with images of courtly life and enjoyment of nature in a controlled garden
- Shanûl delivers to Bayâd a letter from Riyâd
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- from manuscript of Bayâd and Riyâd, ca 1200
- Bayâd lies in despair on the banks of the river
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- from ballad of Bayâd und Riyâd, manuscript, ca 1200
- shows courtly life, enjoyment of nature in a controlled environment
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