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11-SEP-2014

Teruel. Torre de San Martín

St Martin’s tower was constructed during the golden age of Mudejar art, at the end of the 14th century. In spite of the Christians’ early conquest of the Aragon region, from the end of the 11th century to the mid-12th century, (1096 Huesca, 1118 Saragossa, 1120 Calatayud…) Mudejar art remains very present. After the Christian occupation, the early structures built were strongly influenced by Western European art, which was principally Romanesque with a strong French influence. After this first phase however, Mudejar art imposed itself in the region, partly because of a lack of stone but also due to the shortage in manpower capable of cutting stone. The area had a great supply of clay and plaster and it was these materials in the form of brick, ceramic, and plaster that were used to build most of the Mudejar constructions.

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coaster26-Sep-2014 04:51
Very pretty tower and photo.
Guest 21-Sep-2014 01:03
Perfect perspective, such beautiful textures against the blue sky. V
Gill Kopy21-Sep-2014 01:02
Interesting detail on this lovely tower ! Nicely captured Jose V
Patrick Goossens20-Sep-2014 21:03
Very special and great setting.
Martin Lamoon20-Sep-2014 20:02
Great design in that tower, well photographed.
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Bob White20-Sep-2014 19:51
Beautiful building contrasts well against that blue sky ..v
Helen Betts20-Sep-2014 19:31
What a beautiful tower, and excellent capture of it. I find this Mudejar style quite appealing. V.
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