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Moorish Facade with Horseshoe Arches and Calligraphic Frieze

#1821. Moorish Facade with Horseshoe Arches and Calligraphic Frieze

The image depicts a fragment of a building facade executed in the Moorish architectural style. The central element of the composition is three elegant arches with a characteristic horseshoe shape, typical of Islamic architecture. The arches are framed by decorative calligraphic inscription in Arabic, which serves not only as a functional element but also as an aesthetic one, creating an exquisite ornamental frieze along the upper edge of the opening.

The window openings are protected by wrought iron grilles with a geometric pattern of intersecting lines and circles — a characteristic motif for protective elements in Islamic architecture, combining functionality with decorative appeal. Special expressiveness is added to the composition by three slender columns with richly decorated capitals, which support the arches and create a rhythmic division of the facade.

The light tone of the facade plaster contrasts with the dark space behind the windows, emphasizing the depth of the openings. The age of the building is revealed by characteristic streaks and minor cracks on the wall surface, giving it an authentic historical patina. The combination of strict geometry of the arches with ornamental calligraphy and carved details represents a classic example of the harmonious balance between functionality and aesthetics inherent in the Islamic architectural tradition.

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