Islamic Art Studies

Islamic Art Studies

The Historical Evolution of the Kitchen in Iranian-Islamic Residential Architecture

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Ph.D Student in Architecture, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman. Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art, Architecture and Urban Planning, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman. Iran
10.22034/ias.2023.408198.2259
Abstract
Architecture plays a significant role in expressing cultural and symbolic meanings, as well as in shaping human interactions. Many cultural and symbolic values are conveyed through the choice of materials, colors, forms, dimensions, furnishings, and the surrounding environment of a building. The kitchen, as an integral part of Iranian-Islamic architecture, has a rich history in Iranian architectural traditions. This research aims to explore the historical evolution of the kitchen in Iranian-Islamic residential architecture. The study adopts a descriptive and historical methodology, relying on data from library resources. The findings reveal that the traditional "matbakh" (kitchen) served as the precursor to the modern kitchen, sharing common features while undergoing transformations over time to become more functional and aesthetically pleasing. Another noteworthy observation is the variation in kitchen structures across different social strata throughout history.
Research Objectives:


To examine paradigm shifts related to the architecture of the kitchen space.


To explore the diverse forms of kitchens across different social classes in various historical periods.


Research Questions:


Based on Thomas Kuhn's perspective, how do paradigm shifts manifest in the evolution of kitchen forms?


How have kitchens varied across different social classes and historical periods?
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