Books by Pedro Lavado Paradinas

MUDÉJAR ART: Islamic Aesthetics in Christian Art reveals the fascinating exuberanceof a unique cultural and artistic symbiosis that characterises Christian Spain afterthe Reconquista. The Mudéjars were Muslims allowed to stay in the reconqueredterritories. Their artists and artisans strongly influenced the culture and art of the newChristian kingdoms. In Aragon, Castille, Extremadura and Andalucía sumptuouslydecorated brick churches, monasteries and palaces illustrate perfectly the creativeendurance of Islamic forms in Christian art between the 11th and 16th centuries inSpain.Thirteen Itineraries invite to discover 124 museums, monuments and sites in Madrid,Guadalajara, Saragossa, Tordesillas, Toledo, Guadalupe and Seville (among others).236 colour illustrations | 28 plans of monuments | 318 pages.This title is part of the series "Islamic Art in the Mediterranean". Each title in this series starts with a general introduction to the series, followed by an introduction to the particular title.For the eBook / Kindle version: the "Look Inside" link gives access to the table of contents of this title and to a part of its particular introduction.For the paperback version: the "Look Inside" link provides access to the general introduction.Note: the eBook includes an index of locations.Search for other titles in this series available in English with 'Islamic art in the Mediterranean + MWNF' (ten titles).Search for all Museum With No Frontiers titles in all languages with 'Museum With No Frontiers + MWNF'.