Alhambra - The Partal Palace
by Weston Westmoreland
Title
Alhambra - The Partal Palace
Artist
Weston Westmoreland
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
The pond of the Partal and the Tower of the Dames, Alhambra of Granada, Spain.
The tower of the Dames and the panoramic portico below reflect on the pond of the Partal, marking the end of the Nasrid Palaces and the beginning of the Partal Gardens in the Alhambra.
The Partal Palace, as this structure is known, stands right on top of the Northern wall of the fortress. The portico opens to the pond and gardens to the South while the balconies offer a breathtaking view of the valley below and the Albaicin in the hill in front.
Built around 1350 AD, the Nasrid Palaces and gardens in the Alhambra is the apex of Nasrid architecture. In this palaces Nasrid art achieved its greatest degree of magnificence, sensitivity and harmony. Light, water, color and exquisite decoration turn this palace into a pleasure for the senses. The abstract and geometric decoration steps back in this palace for a more naturalistic style, a result of Christian influence.
A place of breathtaking beauty, preserved by the wisdom of a Sultan who was later labelled a coward for surrendering the fortress before it was utterly destroyed in a fight he could not possibly win. I for one am grateful.
Other versions of this image and other more Alhambra and Al-Andalusian images one copy-paste away in my Gallery at http://westonwestmoreland.com/collections/alhambra+and+alandalus
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January 29th, 2020
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