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One of the most magnificent architectural achievements of the Islamic world is the Comares Hall of the Alhambra palace in Andalusia, Spain.With a ceiling designed to evoke the Seven Heavens, it has captivated viewers for centuries.Below we walk through this mesmerising hall… pic.twitter.com/rZGlor8PyK— Takhayyul (@QuwwatTakhayyul) November 15, 2022

"Form follows function" is a famous idea that makes us think of buildings with little or no ornamentation.But Louis Sullivan, the man who came up with the phrase in 1896, designed buildings like the one below.So what does "form follows function" actually mean? pic.twitter.com/8AnuZaF645— The Cultural Tutor (@culturaltutor) November 5, 2022

Leonardo da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man" is one of the world's most famous images.But what is it? Who the hell is he? Why does he have four arms and four legs? The answer probably has something to do with the room you're sitting in right now... pic.twitter.com/Xyaly6SSpO— The Cultural Tutor (@culturaltutor) October 21, 2022