Del declive del zellige tetuaní a la supremacía de la nueva azulejería

The traditional zellige technique, a hallmark of Islamic geometric mosaic art, experienced a steady decline from the late 19th century onwards in Tétouan (formerly Titawin), replaced by new ceramic tiles produced and exported from Spain. This shift was driven by complex factors including economic, social, ideological, political, and urbanistic changes, fundamentally altering the city's medina and its expansion. While efforts to preserve zellige were made by local authorities and citizens, it ultimately succumbed to the dominance of the new azulejería, which has since become a defining element of Tétouan's heritage. The study analyzes these historical transitions through extensive documentation from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries, providing insight into the multifaceted causes behind this cultural and architectural transformation.

Reyes Ruiz, A., & López Enamorado, M. D. (2024). Del declive del zellige tetuaní a la supremacía de la nueva azulejería. Anaquel de Estudios Árabes, 1–24. https://doi.org/10.5209/anqe.97141