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This document summarizes the architectural influences between Islamic rule and Catholic Spain. It discusses how after the Reconquista, Catholic rulers absorbed and reused many architectural styles from the previous Islamic dynasties. This included grand mosques and palaces that were converted for Catholic use. The mudéjar style, meaning buildings and decorations that evoked Arab-esque designs, was adopted by the Spanish and spread to their colonies. While some Islamic structures were destroyed, many were ab
- Author
- Bahar Ak
- Language
- EN