Mckenna Form-Stone Masonry Function- The mihrab faces Mecca, so that worshipers know which way to pray. Content-Large hypostyle prayer hall Context- This was originally a roman temple. Tradition-The use of spolia is seen here in the Mosque's use of the corinthian style columns. Interpretation- It symbolizes the many religious changes the city of Cordoba has undergone over the centuries. Artistic intent- It was made over time to represent a fusion of cultures and religions. Audience response- in 1236, the christians consecrated it as a place for worship of the virgin mary.
katherine form- original wooden ceiling function- after christian reconquest, it was used for a church content- double arched columns with alternating bands of color context- built on the site of a church tradition- horseshoe columns derived from the tradition of visigoth architecture. interpretation- possibly influenced by roman aquaducts artistic intent- to create a light and airy interior audience response- no congregational worship
Nandini Form: mosaic on walls Function: Muslim mosque Content:relatively short columns made ceilings low Context: The building had 6 different patrons Tradition/change:Dome over mihrab with elaborate squinches Interpretation: Inspired by Byzantine architecture Artistic Intent: repeating elements (columns, arches, voussoirs) established a steady rhythm within the structure. Audience Response:The site was a major commercial and architectural center.
Mckenna
ReplyDeleteForm-Stone Masonry
Function- The mihrab faces Mecca, so that worshipers know which way to pray.
Content-Large hypostyle prayer hall
Context- This was originally a roman temple.
Tradition-The use of spolia is seen here in the Mosque's use of the corinthian style columns.
Interpretation- It symbolizes the many religious changes the city of Cordoba has undergone over the centuries.
Artistic intent- It was made over time to represent a fusion of cultures and religions.
Audience response- in 1236, the christians consecrated it as a place for worship of the virgin mary.
katherine
ReplyDeleteform- original wooden ceiling
function- after christian reconquest, it was used for a church
content- double arched columns with alternating bands of color
context- built on the site of a church
tradition- horseshoe columns derived from the tradition of visigoth architecture.
interpretation- possibly influenced by roman aquaducts
artistic intent- to create a light and airy interior
audience response- no congregational worship
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm: mosaic on walls
Function: Muslim mosque
Content:relatively short columns made ceilings low
Context: The building had 6 different patrons
Tradition/change:Dome over mihrab with elaborate squinches
Interpretation: Inspired by Byzantine architecture
Artistic Intent: repeating elements (columns, arches, voussoirs) established a steady rhythm within the structure.
Audience Response:The site was a major commercial and architectural center.