: 166 History Origins (10th to 13th centuries) Tile decoration on the upper part of the minaret of the Kasbah Mosque in Marrakesh (modern restoration of original 12th-century tiles) In Spain, the mosaic tile technique used in historical Islamic monuments like the Alhambra is also referred to as alicatado, a Spanish word deriving from the Arabic verb qata'a ( ﻗَﻄَﻊَ) meaning "to cut". The word azulejo in Portuguese and Spanish, referring to a style of painted tile in Portugal and Spain, derives from the word zillīj. The word zillīj ( زليج) is derived from the verb zalaja ( زَلَجَ) meaning "to slide," in reference to the smooth, glazed surface of the tiles. The influence of zellij patterns was also evident in Spanish tiles produced during the Renaissance period and is seen in some modern imitations painted on square tiles. : 414–415 Zellij is found in modern buildings making use of traditional designs such as the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca which adds a new color palette with traditional designs. Īfter the 15th century the traditional mosaic zellij fell out of fashion in most countries except for Morocco, where it continues to be produced today. From the 14th century onwards, zellij became a standard decorative element along lower walls, in fountains and pools, on minarets, and for the paving of floors. It is found in the architecture of Morocco, the architecture of Algeria, early Islamic sites in Tunisia, and in the historic monuments of al-Andalus (in the Iberian Peninsula). This form of Islamic art is one of the main characteristics of architecture in the western Islamic world. : 335 : 41 : 166 The pieces were typically of different colours and fitted together to form various patterns on the basis of tessellations, most notably elaborate Islamic geometric motifs such as radiating star patterns. Zellij ( Arabic: الزليج, romanized: zillīj also spelled zillij or zellige) is a style of mosaic tilework made from individually hand-chiseled tile pieces. Mosaic tile decoration A wall covered in zellīj at the Ben Youssef Madrasa in Marrakesh
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |