ish.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… … CO < r-i(/2 O ■^ 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…
Decorative arts -- Spain History
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