Islamic Art Studies

Islamic Art Studies

A Symbolist Approach to the Khodāy-Khāneh of the Atiq Jameh Mosque of Shiraz as an Urban Element

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Artemis Hooshyar
Clothing Design Department, Faculty of Arts, Technical and Vocational University, Tehran, Iran.
10.22034/ias.2022.362114.2055
Abstract
Iranians, with their belief in the single origin of the Creator of the world, have made great efforts in building mosques, which direct attention towards the higher realm and unity. The largest mosque built in each city is the Jameh Mosque, which has sufficient space for the Friday prayer congregation; this itself has played a very important role in the significance of Jameh Mosques. One of the unique historical structures of our country in the beautiful city of Shiraz is the Atiq Jameh Mosque, which holds pivotal importance; among the most important themes that have always received the greatest emphasis regarding this structure are the decorations of the Khodāy-Khāneh or Dār al-Muṣḥaf. The aim of this study is first to introduce this valuable and ancient Iranian work, and then, to examine the course of its evolution in different periods and attempt a symbolist recognition of this work based on the placement of the inscriptions on the façade of the Dār al-Muṣḥaf. To conduct this research, documentary and library review has been used, and following field studies, a visit to the structure was made, and finally, 3D modeling has been utilized for better understanding and conclusion.
Research Objectives:


Examining the symbolist status of the Khodāy-Khāneh of the Atiq Jameh Mosque of Shiraz.


Examining the symbolist influence of the Khodāy-Khāneh of the Atiq Jameh Mosque of Shiraz on the urban element of Shiraz.


Research Questions:


What is the symbolist status of the Khodāy-Khāneh of the Atiq Jameh Mosque of Shiraz?


How is the symbolist influence of the Khodāy-Khāneh of the Atiq Jameh Mosque of Shiraz on the urban element of Shiraz?
Keywords
Atiq Jameh Mosque of Shiraz
Dār al-Muṣḥaf
Khodāy-Khāneh
Religious Symbol
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