Above: Alhambra Calligraphy. Photograph.
THE ABSTRACT
The purpose of this web exhibit and teaching tool is to examine the history of Islamic Spain-how it came about and how it came to an end. This is an examination of the positive effects Islam had on Spain despite the many controversies between Muslims and the various other religions within the region. For the purposes of this research the focus will be predominantly on the effects on Christianity and the cross cultural exchanges between the two. This is seen through Islam’s influences on Spanish culture and society through the arts, architecture and literature. The goal is to show differing points of view of Islam within Spain and its contributions. To show that cross contamination, and that certain traits and/or arts where carried into Christianity after the Reconquista of Spain because of their beauty and purpose.