نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Exploring and identifying the factors contributing to the visual timelessness of mosques not only leads to a deeper understanding of the structures and the intellectual orientation of their creators but also unveils the metaphors and symbols employed in them. This can be instrumental in creating qualitatively different spaces and places in contemporary architecture. As a space intended to facilitate the spiritual elevation of humans and their closeness to God, a mosque must align with religious wisdom and foster individual and social belonging within a community. This study employs Panofsky's layered semiotic method to illustrate the connection between philosophy, human spiritual elevation, and the architectural works of the Safavid era, particularly mosques. The architectural elements of the Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah mosques are analyzed and compared with the principles of Illuminationist philosophy using Panofsky's method. It is concluded that the foundational principles of Safavid mosque architecture in Isfahan, rooted in mysticism, wisdom, and the cultural context of the era—most notably Shahab al-Din Suhrawardi's Illuminationist philosophy—are indirectly reflected with artistic subtlety.
Research Objectives:
Enhancing the efficacy of meaning and the sense of place in the design of contemporary mosques.
Adopting a conceptual approach to architecture as a response to contemporary architectural challenges through Panofsky's aesthetic method.
Research Questions:
What connection can be found between Illuminationist philosophy and the spiritual elevation of Safavid mosques in Isfahan?
How can philosophical and wisdom-based perspectives address contemporary architectural challenges?
کلیدواژهها English
