A Grammar of Muqarnas: Drawings of the Alhambra by Jones and Goury (1834-1845)

Pioneering chromolithograph drawings by architects Owen Jones and Jules Goury, created during their visits to the Alhambra in 1834 and 1837, offer the first systematic representation of its intricate muqarnas architecture. These detailed images, published between 1842-1845, provide unprecedented insights into the three-dimensional construction and ornamental principles of this iconic Nasrid monument. A comparative analysis of specific architectural elements—such as a cornice, capital, arch, and pendentive—reveals the precision and systematic approach of Jones and Goury's work, which played a crucial role in disseminating the Alhambra's architectural legacy to Western culture. This study highlights their contributions while contextualizing them within the broader history of drawings depicting the site.

Gámiz Gordo, A., & Ferrer Pérez-Blanco, I. (2019). A Grammar of Muqarnas: Drawings of the Alhambra by Jones and Goury (1834-1845). VLC Arquitectura. Research Journal, 6(2), 57. https://doi.org/10.4995/vlc.2019.10947