Exhibition “Mathematical Walk through Al-Andalus”

As part of the days dedicated to Andalusian architecture and heritage, organized between May 17 and May 20, 2023, by the Cervantes Institute of Fes and the cultural service of the Embassy of Spain in Rabat, the exhibition “Mathematical Walk through Al-Andalus” was scheduled for May 18.

It highlighted in particular the Alhambra of Granada, the mosque and the synagogue of Cordoba and the Real Alcázar, the Torre del Oro, the Giralda and the gates of the cathedral of Seville. An original and different way to present Andalusian heritage to the public, integrating science, art and history with the help of technological tools (Exploria Ciencia, 3D Models, Digital Fabrication and GeoGebra).

On the sidelines of the inauguration of this exhibition, its curator Professor Álvaro Martínez Sevilla gave, on Friday May 19 at Euromed University of Fes, a fine lecture on the theme “Mathematics of Andalusian monuments and their historical and artistic significance” which was followed by a round table with the participation of eminent Moroccan and Spanish specialists. Previously, on May 17, the film “The Builders of the Alhambra” was screened with the presence of its director Isabel Fernández who led a discussion with the students and professors of the University following this screening.