World Heritage Site: Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE26BF97D53B
Summary
A new interpretation of the 'Lady of Justice' paintings in the Alhambra's Hall of Justice reveals her symbolic significance as part of Nasrid dynastic self-representation, linking her to trees, vegetation, gardens, and the Prophet Muhammad's family. This study suggests that the Nasrids drew parallels with Christian courts' reverence for the Virgin Mary, enriching our understanding of Islamic art and its cultural context. The research employs textual analysis to propose this connection, offering a fresh perspective on the Alhambra's artistic and symbolic dimensions.
Citation
Robinson, C. (2013). The Alhambra, an Islamic palace. Anales de Historia Del Arte, 23(Esp. (II)), 287–304. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_anha.2013.v23.42840
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