earlier cultures

What Structure Was Built During The 14th Century Under Nasrid?

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What Structure Was Built During The 14th Century Under Nasrid? The Alhambra, an abbreviation of the Arabic: Qal’at al-Hamra, or red fort, was built by the Nasrid Dynasty (1232-1492)—the last Muslims to rule in Spain. Muhammad ibn Yusuf ibn Nasr (known as Muhammad I) founded the Nasrid Dynasty and secured this region in 1237. What

What Cultures Influenced Islamic Art?

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What Cultures Influenced Islamic Art? Islamic art was influenced by Greek, Roman, early Christian, and Byzantine art styles, as well as the Sassanian art of pre-Islamic Persia. Central Asian styles were brought in with various nomadic incursions; and Chinese influences had a formative effect on Islamic painting, pottery, and textiles. What cultures influenced Islamic architecture?