Spanish Period

The Spanish Period took place during the 16th century and was greatly influenced by the italian renaissance, early christian, and medieval time. The Alhambra palace of 1354 was considered the last of the Spanish palaces that was completed before the expulsion of the moors. Also during this time was the supreme achievement of the Moorish architecture and decoration. This palace was surrounded by courtyards and gardens, fountains and pools. The Granada cathedral was another historical building with the traditional 5-aisle building and consisted of the gothic style columns and classical in details. This cathedral had the gothic vaulting much like the cathedral of Seville which is located in Andalusia Spain, which is also built with the gothic style. This cathedral was considered to be the largest in the world of the 15th century.

 Alhambra Palace

 Granada Cathedral 

 Cathedral of Seville 

The interiors of this period consisted of colored tiles, pine paneled and painted ceilings and the most artistic features were the iron grills in front of doors and windows. Spain was also the center for all fine leather work. The furniture consisted of simplistic designs on chairs, stools, benches, tables, chests, beds, varguenos and cupboards. 

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