Williams, Leonard, b. 1871 · London : T.N. Foulis · leaf 134
rish.Perhaps it is the work of a Morisco, or even ofa Christian-Spaniard, for we know that decorativewooden fittings for the Alhambra were made inthe sixteenth century by Antonio Navarro andother craftsmen. The grating, which is well pre-served, covers a window over the archway leadingfrom the Hall… … FURNITURE by Moorish artists and by these communicatedto the Christian-Spaniards, were balustrades andcornices, aleros (decorative bands beneath theeaves of a roof, Plate xvii.) and zapatas (gargoyle-looking figures, often in human form, used tosupport a roof or gallery). In the so-called Patiode…
Decorative arts
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