Visual Gallery
Experience the visual and literary world of al-Andalus through these poetic fragments and texts, each offering a window into the emotional landscape of Andalusian creativity.
The Wine Ban: A Protest
A poetic lament against the closure of wineries in Cordoba.
— Al-Ramādī
A Morning Beside Her: The Garden
A lyrical fragment of love, memory, and morning light.
— Ibn Shuhayd
The Ring of the Dove: Takes on Love
A philosophical treatise on the nature of love and the soul's longing.
— Ibn Ḥazm
Between Love and Loyalty: The Departure
A poetic farewell torn between heart and ambition.
— Ibn Darrāj al-Qasṭallī
Al Tawabee and Zawabee: The Afterlife of Poetry
A satirical journey through the afterlife of poetry.
— Ibn Shuhayd
The Silent Companions
A tribute to mountains as symbols of timeless strength and spiritual stillness.
— Ibn Khafāja
Literary and Visual Imagination
In Andalusian culture, the written word and visual arts formed a seamless continuum of creative expression. Poets drew inspiration from architecture and landscapes, while artisans embedded poetic verses into their designs.
This gallery highlights key literary works and poetic fragments that showcase the innovative spirit of Andalusian literature, inviting you to imagine the visual worlds that these texts both responded to and helped create.