Granada
This program tells the story of Granada, which is the history of Spain encapsulated: the Moorish conquest and the Moorish presence-art, technology, military might, wealth, religious devotion, indecipherable inscriptions, all somewhat mysterious to the non-Islamic eye; and the Reconquista-an 800-year...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Pathé cinéma (France) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2007], c1991.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (40 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
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| Summary: |
This program tells the story of Granada, which is the history of Spain encapsulated: the Moorish conquest and the Moorish presence-art, technology, military might, wealth, religious devotion, indecipherable inscriptions, all somewhat mysterious to the non-Islamic eye; and the Reconquista-an 800-year-long war that is seen here only in its after-effects, ruins and a sense of something ineffable, inexpressible, unattainable lost forever. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 06, 2007. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Alhambra: Monument to Moorish Spain (3:40) -- Romantics Attracted to Alhambra (3:40) -- Alhambra: Tales of Magic and Mystery (4:05) -- Granada: Blend of Christians and Moors (3:25) -- Granada: Two Styles, Two Worlds (1:46) -- Alhambra: Interior Features (3:18) -- Muslim Tale of the Three Princesses: Too Beautiful for the World (4:26) -- Muslim Tale of the Three Princesses: Falling in Love (3:37) -- Muslim Tale of the Three Princesses: Music and Romance (5:10) -- Alhambra Today: Living Palace (2:51) -- Alhambra: Naturally Ventilated (0:56) -- Muslim Inscriptions and Legends (2:59) -- Catholic Victory in Granada (3:22) -- Death of a Kingdom: The Reconquista (3:31) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. This program tells the story of Granada, which is the history of Spain encapsulated: the Moorish conquest and the Moorish presence-art, technology, military might, wealth, religious devotion, indecipherable inscriptions, all somewhat mysterious to the non-Islamic eye; and the Reconquista-an 800-year-long war that is seen here only in its after-effects, ruins and a sense of something ineffable, inexpressible, unattainable lost forever. 11 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (40 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
11 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |