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Mudéjar architecture of Aragon

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The development in the twelfth century Mudejar art in Aragon is a consequence of the political, social and cultural conditions that prevailed in Spain after the Reconquista. This art, influenced by Islamic tradition, also reflects various contemporary European styles, particularly Gothic. Present
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until the beginning of the seventeenth century, is characterized by extremely refined and inventive use of brick and glazed tiles in architecture, especially in church steeples. —Aragonese Mudejar statement on the official website of UNESCO.
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which characteristically have an octagonal floor plan with thick walls that can hold the thrust from the roof and which provide space to highlight brick decorations. On the other hand, buttresses are often a feature of the
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As an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates a significant period in human history. —Selection criteria (UNESCO, World Heritage
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The chronology of the Aragonese Mudéjar occupies 12th to the 17th century and includes more than a hundred architectural monuments located predominantly in the valleys of the
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The first manifestations of Aragonese Mudéjar have two origins: on the one hand, a palatial architecture linked to the monarchy, which amends and extends the
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Aragonese Mudejar Art, a complete book of Joseph Galiay Sarañana which is available free on the website of the Institution "Fernando el Católico."
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The justification for the statement is supported by the standard IV of the same organization: Criterion IV:
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From a structural point of view, the Mudéjar architecture in Aragon preferably adopts functional schemes of
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minarets. On this body stood the tower, usually polygonal. There are also examples of octagonal towers.
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using brickwork rather than masonry construction and which often displays Hispanic-rooted ornamental
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Explore the Mudéjar architecture of Aragón in the UNESCO collection on Google Arts and Culture
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maintaining Islamic ornamental tradition, and on the other hand, a tradition which develops
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show extraordinary ornamental development, the structure being inherited from the Islamic
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Aragonese Mudejar buildings belonging to the renowned World Heritage Site by UNESCO
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Gonzalo Borrás Gualis, Mudejar art in Teruel, Teruel Studies Institute, 1990.
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which are not obvious from the exterior. Churches in neighborhoods (such as
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Tower, roof and dome of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Mediavilla
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Tower, roof and dome of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Mediavilla
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The description of the importance given so appropriated:
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Aragonese Mudejar in the Government of Aragon website.
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Apse, cloister and tower of Colegiata de Santa María
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Apse, cloister and tower of Colegiata de Santa María
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Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Teruel Cathedral
Location
Aragon
Teruel
Calatayud
Cervera de la Cañada
Tobed
Zaragoza
Criteria
378ter
Session
Mudéjar architecture of Aragon is located in Spain
Mudéjar style
Aragon
Ebro
Jalón
Jiloca
Aljafería Palace
Romanesque architecture
tracery
Daroca
Cistercian Gothic
Buttresses
apses
naves
turrets
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar

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