AUTHENTIC COMPONENTS OF THE ART AND ARCHITECTURE OF MOROCCO AS A SOURCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN EUROPEAN INTERIOR DESIGN

Abstract

In this paper, the primary sources of art in the Maghreb countries are reviewed and systematized. The main
characteristics and sources of Moorish style inspiration are determined. The ethno-cultural features of the art of Morocco are described. Ethnocultural specificity of development of separate kinds of arts and crafts and architecture which in synthesis have given rise to occurrence of protodesign decisions is considered. Developed an «alphabet» of artistic language, which will be indispensable for the creation of modern European design stylists of interiors. The performed work will be useful both to architects and designers, and to students of specialized institutes of higher education.