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2013-08-14

1000s, 1500s, ancient, architecture, tiles.

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The Basel Minster in Switzerland (1019 – 1500). Pics by Maya

2012-08-27

1000s, ancient, architecture, pattern.

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Arabesque patterns at the Alhambra (Granada, Spain).

The arabesque is a form of artistic decoration consisting of “surface decorations based on rhythmic linear patterns of scrolling and interlacing foliage, tendrils” or plain lines, often combined with other elements.

2012-08-22

1000s, ancient, architecture, mosaic, tessellation, tiles.

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Tessellations from the Alhambra, a palace and fortress complex located in Granada (Spain). It was constructed during the mid 10th century by the Berber ruler Badis ben Habus of the Kingdom of Granada in al-Andalus.