How Does the Hall of the Abencerrajes at the Alhambra

question 597

Multiple Choice

How does the Hall of the Abencerrajes at the Alhambra evoke a heavenly space?

• A)Its star-shaped dome is formed of muqarnas to create a dematerialized architectural form.
• B)Its sunken gardens,raised fountains,and water channels recall the Islamic vision of paradise.
• C)It includes a glazed tile mihrab covered in turquoise and blue organic and geometric forms.
• D)It has mosaics of elaborate cityscapes and vegetation and inscriptions from the Qur'an.

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