Dec 3 – Jan 5, 2025
Unearthing the Legacy of Islamic Spain
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Spain’s Islamic heritage became a focal point in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as the country grappled with political upheaval and issues of national identity. In their efforts to define “Spanishness,” many looked to medieval al-Andalus—the regions of Iberia ruled by Muslims between 711 and 1492. The Islamic monuments of Córdoba, Granada, and Seville, which were being excavated and restored, became powerful cultural symbols and popular images that often blended historical accuracy with exoticized fantasy.
The paintings, prints, photographs, and drawings gathered in
this exhibition demonstrate how Spanish cultural memory and
national identity were constructed and negotiated during this
transformative period.
Distance From Key Points of Interest
- Dallas Love Field Airport: 4.30 miles
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center: 4.52 miles
- DFW International Airport: 15.46 miles
- AT&T Stadium: 18.94 miles
Admission
$12 adults; $10 seniors 65+; $4 non-SMU students. Free for youth 18 and under, free Thu. after 5
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