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moorish revival
A romantic revival of Mudéjar or classical Moorish architecture of Spain and North Africa.
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Moorish revival architecture is an exoticist revival or design elements from Spain and North Africa. Typical features include striped patterns, bulbous domes and arches, minaret-like towers, and glazed tilework.
This style was used very often for theaters, churches, and synagogues.
Approximate Dates: 1840 - 1930
