The Alhambra, being a brief record of the Arabian conquest of the Peninsula (1907)
Calvert, Albert Frederick, 1872-1946 · London, John Lane; New York, John Lane company · leaf 340
MOSAIC, SOUTH SIDE OF THE COURT OFTHE LIONS. The Alhambra. the centre supporte 1 by twelve sculptured lions. The Court isa parallelogram of 100 feet by 50 feet, and is surrounded by aportico, with small pavilions at either end. The portico andpavilions consist of 128 columns, supporting arches of… … FOUNTAIN AND EAST TEMPLE IN THE COURT OF THE LIONS. columns, which are placed sometimes singly, and sometimes inpairs, does not detract from the general harmony ; but, on thecontrary, a charming effect is produced by this capriciousdeparture from uniformity. The capitals, though similar inoutline,…
