Alhambra Is Alive

Argument:
What makes an Architectural Space comes alive? What’s this response to the development of modernity?

Abstract:
This essay will discuss the Alhambra in Granada, one of the greatest architectural sites of Islamic culture in Europe and contains some of the world’s finest Moorish architecture. Through the exploration of various symbolism found within the Alhambra, we will be able to discuss how these symbolism might help make an architectural space alive.

Introduction:
- Alhambra (means ‘Red Castle’ in Arabic due to its reddish walls)
- Last capital of the Moorish empire in Spain
- Main Purpose: A military fortification (against the Christians) and palace-city with gardens and bathes within it.
- Location: On the top of the hill al-Sabika on the left bank of the River Darro
- Located on a strategic high point with a view of the whole city
- Has two main
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