The play of light and shadow is an important motif that the Alhambra palaces make use of, especially the Court of the Lions. About this building, Robert Irwin in his book The Alhambra writes that ‘Though there is much of technical and historical interest to be said about the Court of the Lions, the first thing to be remarked is that it is, by common consent, one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, and there are many who would even go beyond that qualified judgment.’
The play of light and shadow is an important motif that the Alhambra palaces make use of, especially the Court of the Lions. For an account of the Court of the Lions, see B49. 210. For a general account of the Alhambra, see slide B49.185.
Photograph created 1974. Photograph processed June 1974. Formerly catalogued as B49.214. Notes written on the slide or index: Court of the Lions.
