Alhambra, Mexuar Patio
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The pattern occurs on the large carved stucco panel between the two doors in the south wall of the Mexuar Patio, the Fachada Solemne. The same pattern also occurs as a high stucco frieze in the south recess in the east wall of the Sala de los Reyes. See similar pattern Calvert, Moorish Spain, Plate XLIV.
Geometry
- The symmetry group of the tiling is *442 (p4m).
- All the internal angles of the constituent polygons are a multiple of 45°.
- Contains one regular octagon.
- Contains one regular 8-pointed star polygon with vertex angle of 90°.
- There are 6 non-regular reflective tiles.
- The tiling satisfies the interlace condition and has three finite interlaces and no infinite interlace with straight cross-overs.
- The tiling is edge-to-edge.
- As drawn, contains about 295 polygons.
References
Publications referenced:
- From Tony Lee (Alhambra, Mexuar patio, Spain. South wall) of Not specific. Personal Communication, Information sent to the author, 21c. [pc]
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