Let's go way back to the Medieval times! Holy Wars, castles, merging cultures, inventions, distinct musical
styles and instruments: Here are some things to think about:
Medieval Spain was a battlefield where Christians attempted to regain control from the Moor. The Moors' influence on Spain during the Middle Ages is still very evident. More than 4,000 words of Arabic origin are used in modern Spanish. Moorish architecture can be found throughout Spain, with its slender columns, horseshoe arches, cupolas, and airy, colorful buildings. Geometric designs and patterns can be found in surviving religious buildings, as the Koran forbade depicting human figures in places of worship.
Medieval Jews in Spain who had found themselves to be victims of northern invaders were held in high esteem by many of the Moorish leaders. We will be recreating Medieval life by choosing our own characters and recreating a Medieval Banquet. Who will you be? A musician? An inventor? A warrior? A leader? An artist? Jewish? Muslim? Christian?
Contact Therese with questions.
styles and instruments: Here are some things to think about:
Medieval Spain was a battlefield where Christians attempted to regain control from the Moor. The Moors' influence on Spain during the Middle Ages is still very evident. More than 4,000 words of Arabic origin are used in modern Spanish. Moorish architecture can be found throughout Spain, with its slender columns, horseshoe arches, cupolas, and airy, colorful buildings. Geometric designs and patterns can be found in surviving religious buildings, as the Koran forbade depicting human figures in places of worship.
Medieval Jews in Spain who had found themselves to be victims of northern invaders were held in high esteem by many of the Moorish leaders. We will be recreating Medieval life by choosing our own characters and recreating a Medieval Banquet. Who will you be? A musician? An inventor? A warrior? A leader? An artist? Jewish? Muslim? Christian?
Contact Therese with questions.