The Influence of Islamic Art on Spanish Architecture: Exploring the Legacy of Al-Andalus

The Influence of Islamic Art on Spanish Architecture: Exploring the Legacy of Al-Andalus

ByTyas Notopradjardjo

Stepping into the enchanting world of Spanish architecture unveils a captivating story of the influence of Islamic art, interwoven with the rich tapestry of Al-Andalus. Al-Andalus was a medieval Muslim territory on the Iberian Peninsula, southern Spain, spanning from the 8th to the 15th century, characterised by a rich blend of Islamic, Jewish, and Christian…

Stargazing Throughout History: The Magnificent Islamic Observatories of the Golden Age

Stargazing Throughout History: The Magnificent Islamic Observatories of the Golden Age

ByTyas Notopradjardjo

During the Islamic Golden Age which spanned approximately from the 8th to the 14th centuries, Islamic civilisation experienced a remarkable era of intellectual, cultural, and scientific advancement. At the heart of this progress was the pursuit of knowledge, and one of the fields that flourished during this time was astronomy. Celestial observatories emerged as architectural…