Alhambra, Miradas de las Reinas c. 20th century

Editor: Herman Armour Webster’s print, "Alhambra, Miradas de las Reinas," shows a section of the Alhambra palace. I’m struck by how the artist used such delicate lines to create this feeling of enduring strength. What visual symbols jump out to you? Curator: The Alhambra itself is a potent symbol, a memory of Moorish Spain layered with subsequent Christian rule. Consider the title, "Miradas de las Reinas"—the gazes of queens. What memories or power do their gazes evoke, filtered through architecture and time? Editor: So the palace isn’t just a building; it’s a stage for the drama of history. Curator: Precisely. The very stones whisper stories. Think of the intricate arches, repeated. Are they windows into the past or barriers? Editor: That’s a perspective shift I hadn't considered! Curator: The Alhambra’s visual language carries centuries of emotional weight. Hopefully, our discussion helps visitors decode some of this symbolism.