The artwork, titled “Moresque ornament from the Alhambra no. 4. Square diapers,” is created by Owen Jones and belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. This piece falls under the design genre and is part of the series “The Grammar of Ornament” published in 1856.
The artwork features six intricately designed sections, each showcasing geometric patterns and traditional Islamic motifs characteristic of Moresque ornamentation from the Alhambra. The designs prominently incorporate repetitive and interlacing forms, utilizing a color palette primarily composed of gold, blue, and red hues. Detailed and vibrant, these patterns exemplify the complex and harmonious aesthetics of Islamic art, demonstrating Owen Jones’s dedication to detailed ornamentation and cultural respect in his work.
