Bush, Olga. 2021. “Color and Geometry in the Alhambra: and What Got Lost in the Alhambresque.” Manazir Journal 3: 13-29.
This article investigates the usage of color and geometric designs in the Alhambra, a palace in Granada, Spain. The author does not provide precise information on the individuals or groups responsible for creating the object. It is acknowledged, however, that the Alhambra was mainly constructed under the Muslim Nasrid dynasty, which ruled the Emirate of Granada in the medieval era.
The materials utilized for the object, such as the architectural aspects and decorative tiles in the Alhambra, were obtained from local mines and ceramic workshops. The Alhambra was a noble residence and court for the Muslim leaders of the Emirate of Granada. However, it has been a sign of cultural and architectural heritage that attracts tourists from around the globe.
Díez Jorge, María Elena, Ignacio Barrera Maturana, and Nieves Jiménez Díaz. 2018. “The Alhambra: Transformation and Change through Architectural Ceramics.” Arts 7(4): 1-32.
This article examines the transformation of the Alhambra through the use of architectural ceramics. While the authors did not provide specific details about the creators of the object, it is acknowledged that the Alhambra was primarily erected by the Nasrid Muslim rulers who held authority over the Emirate of Granada. The architectural ceramics produced in Alhambra were made locally using materials and techniques native to the region.
Additionally, the authors stated that the materials used to make the object are stucco reliefs, glazed tiles, and other decorative elements. Therefore, the Alhambra was meant for the Muslim rulers as a multifaceted palace and royal residence. However, the object has become an essential cultural and historical site, drawing people from around the world.
Silva Oliveira, Marcos Leandro, Carolina Dario, Bernardo Fonseca Tutikian, Hinoel Zamis Ehrenbring, Caliane CO Almeida, and Luis Felipe Silva Oliveira. 2019. “Historic building materials from Alhambra: Nanoparticles and global climate change effects.” Journal of Cleaner Production, 232: 751-758.
This study focuses on the historic building materials used in the Alhambra, especially nanoparticles, and their potential impact on global climate change. The authors did not mention which group or individuals made the product. However, information about the materials used in the construction of the Alhambra, such as marble, limestone, and clay, was obtained from local quarries in the area. The Alhambra was constructed for the Muslim rulers as a multifaceted palace. Although it was not explicitly designed for export, its use as a historical and architectural marvel attracts a diverse range of visitors.
Langer, Axel, Ariane Varela Braga, Francine Giese, and Sandra Gianfreda. 2021. “Revisiting the Reception of Islamic Ornament and Color in the West.” Manazir Journal 3: 6-12.
The authors of the article focus on the reception and understanding of Islamic color and ornament in Western culture. They do not provide insights into the individuals or groups who made the object. However, it is described that the Alhambra was primarily constructed by the Muslim rulers of the Nasrid dynasty, who governed the Emirate of Granada.
The materials used in Islamic ornament and color, as discussed in the article, can vary and include a range of materials, such as tiles, ceramics, wood, and textiles. Although the objective is not a specific physical one, it is described as a broader artistic and cultural custom. The authors explore the cultural and artistic identities of Islamic societies and their influence on Western art and design.
Lim, Teik-Cheng. 2021. “Metamaterial honeycomb with sign-toggling expansion coefficients manifesting an Islamic mosaic pattern at the Alhambra Palace.” Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials 4: 966-978.
The author of the article discusses the formation of a metamaterial honeycomb structure that replicates the Islamic mosaic design found in the Alhambra Palace. He does not offer the people who made the object. However, the object was built by Muslim rulers of the Nasrid dynasty, who ruled during the medieval period.
Additionally, he does not discuss the materials used to create the metamaterial honeycomb structure. The object, such as the metamaterial honeycomb structure, is designed to replicate the Islamic mosaic decoration found in the Alhambra Palace. Therefore, the author emphasizes the importance of the object, particularly in relation to the Alhambra’s specific geographic and cultural identity.