Neo-Mudéjar
Also known as: Neo-Mudejar
- 1A form of Moorish Revival architecture originating in the late 19th century.
- 2Centered in Spain and Portugal, with minor presence in Ibero-America.
- 3Utilizes the horseshoe arch as a primary structural and aesthetic element.
- 4Features arabesque tiling and abstract brickwork on modern building façades.
Neo-Mudéjar is a type of Moorish Revival architecture practised in the Iberian Peninsula and to a far lesser extent in Ibero-America.
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Provided the stylistic foundation for the building's design
The building's facade and interior details draw heavily from the Mudéjar tradition, which blends Christian and Islamic architectural elements, a style Gaudí reinterpreted for his early commissions.
Neo-Mudéjar is a distinct architectural movement that emerged as a revival of the traditional Mudéjar style. Primarily practiced in the Iberian Peninsula during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the style gained traction in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona before spreading across Spain and Portugal.
The Aguirre School (now the Casa Árabe)Wikimedia Commons: File:Antiguas_Escuelas_Aguirre_(Madrid)_10.jpgCasa Árabe, Calle Alcalá 62, Madrid, Spain.Wikimedia Commons; Daderot; Own work; Public domain; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P18 (image)Gran Teatro Falla de Cádiz durante el FIT (FESTIVAL IBEROAMERICANO DE TEATRO)Wikimedia Commons; Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada; Own work; CC BY-SA 2.5; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P18 (image) The movement is characterized by the integration of specific historical motifs into modern building designs. Architects utilized features such as the horseshoe arch, intricate arabesque tiling, and decorative brick ornamentations to create visually striking façades. While most prevalent in Europe, the style also saw limited application in Ibero-America.