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Islamic Art
Exam 2: Almoravid Dynasty and Almohad Dynasty
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10/22/2011

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Almoravid dynasty
Definition
  • 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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Almohad dynasty
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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

 

Almohad

secular building, fortification for the city

Umayyad horseshoe arches used to connect royal power with strength and protection.

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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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[image]
Definition
  • 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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[image]
Definition
  • 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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[image]
Definition
  • from ballad of Bayâd und Riyâd, manuscript, ca 1200
  • shows courtly life, enjoyment of nature in a controlled environment
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