GRANADA TURQUOISE

Photographer Gérard Degeorge has traveled the world capturing grand pieces of architectural design. The Moorish Mosaic cover is reminiscent of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The geometric pattern, floral design, and arabesque setting are all suggestive of the art and architecture styles found in the western Islamic world. Islamic artists have led the way in inlay artistry, creating intricate and memorable pieces.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: PAPERBLANKS STATIONERY

Photographer Gérard Degeorge has traversed the globe, capturing awe-inspiring architectural designs through the lens of his camera. We have often relied on his renowned photography collection for previous releases, and we are once again turning to it for this captivating Moorish Mosaic cover. Our encounter with this design occurred while perusing Degeorge's vast collection of photographic slides, and it instantly brought back memories of our visit to the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Alhambra is adorned with intricate tile mosaics that revolve around the theme of "paradise on earth." While we cannot definitively trace the origin of the unique piece of tilework featured on our cover, the geometric pattern, floral design, and arabesque setting all evoke the art and architecture styles prevalent in the western Islamic world. Throughout centuries, Islamic artists have been pioneers in inlay artistry, crafting intricate and unforgettable masterpieces such as the one reproduced here. Our hope is that our Moorish Mosaic will transport you to a earthly paradise.

Weight: 388g
ISBN-13: 9781439782156