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Moorish Façade with Horseshoe Arches and Polychrome Decoration

#2321. Moorish Façade with Horseshoe Arches and Polychrome Decoration

The image shows a fragment of a brick façade with characteristic elements of Moorish or Mudejar architecture. We can see two horseshoe arches with alternating white and red-brick wedges, creating a contrasting visual effect. This type of arch, known as "horseshoe" or "Moorish," is a distinctive element of Islamic architecture that became widespread in Mediterranean countries.

Above the arches, there is decorative brickwork with geometric ornaments, incorporating turquoise and green tiles that are harmoniously integrated into the brick surface. The upper part of the façade is adorned with rows of jagged ornaments featuring diamond-shaped perforations that create an interplay of light and shadow. These decorative elements are arranged in several tiers, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.

The façade gains particular expressiveness from small ceramic inserts with floral patterns, arranged in a checkerboard pattern among the brickwork. The combination of terracotta brick, white arch trim, and colored tiles creates a rich textural and color palette characteristic of Neo-Moorish or eclectic style, incorporating elements of Islamic architectural tradition.

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