The Muslim West
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Andalusian-Maghrebi Art
Almoravids and Almohads: Maghrebi-Andalusian art.
The two branches of a single artistic style: the Almoravid and Almohad, was based on religious zeal. Originating in the Maghreb, on reaching al-Andalus it unified artistic expression on both sides of the Straits of Gibraltar. Initially quite austere, the influence of existing Andalusian artistic influences helped to make it more elaborate.
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Town Gate
Hegira second half of 5th–first half of 6th century / AD end of 11th–first half of 12th century Almoravid
Faro, Portugal
 
The Almoravid branch had a tendency to use brick pillars, horseshoe arches and understated geometric decoration.
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