plateresque
11plateresque — /plætəˈrɛsk/ (say platuh resk) adjective denoting an ornate style of architecture much used in 16th century Spain, characterised by many ornamental motifs. {plater (stem of Spanish platero silversmith) + esque} …
12plateresque — adj. richly ornamented in a style suggesting silverware. Etymology: Sp. plateresco f. platero silversmith f. plata silver …
13Western architecture — Introduction history of Western architecture from prehistoric Mediterranean cultures to the present. The history of Western architecture is marked by a series of new solutions to structural problems. During the period from the… …
14Cathedral of Toledo — The Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo, also called Primate Cathedral of Toledo, is a church in Spain. The seat of the Archdiocese of Toledo, it is one of the three 13th century High Gothic cathedrals in Spain and is considered to be the magnum… …
15Siloé, Diego de — born с 1495, Burgos, Spain died Oct. 22, 1563, Granada Spanish sculptor and architect. Son of the sculptor Gil de Siloé (d. 1501?), he probably studied sculpture in Italy. His works are considered among the finest of the Spanish Renaissance. His… …
16CASTILLE — La Castille, c’est le pays de «los castillos», des châteaux qui hérissaient cette région frontière, fréquemment attaquée par les armées musulmanes. Bien que cette étymologie ait été contestée, elle répond au moins au rôle historique joué à ses… …
17Jerónimos Monastery — Coordinates: 38°41′51.60″N 9°12′21.60″W / 38.697667°N 9.206°W / 38.697667; 9.206 …
18Cathedrale Santa Maria de Burgos — Cathédrale Sainte Marie de Burgos Cathédrale Sainte Marie de Burgos Vue générale de l édifice Nom local Catedral de Santa María de Burgos …
19Cathédrale Sainte-Marie de Burgos —  Cette cathédrale n’est pas la seule cathédrale Sainte Marie. Cathédrale Sainte Marie de Burgos …
20Cathédrale Sainte Marie de Burgos — Vue générale de l édifice Nom local Catedral de Santa María de Burgos …
