Baydoun, Ziad and Norishah, Tengku and Baydoun, Reham and Adam, Mastura (2024) Placement Principles of Islamic Calligraphy in Architecture: Insights from the Al-Hambra and Al-Azem Palaces. Buildings, 14 (7). p. 2025. ISSN 2075-5309, DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14072025.
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This paper addresses a critical gap in the study of Islamic architecture by exploring the interconnected relationship between Arabic calligraphy and architectural design. Specifically, it examines the principles guiding the placement of Islamic calligraphy within the interior and exterior spaces of Islamic public buildings through a qualitative analysis of two notable case studies, the Al-Hambra Palace in Granada, Spain, and the Al-Azem Palace in Hama, Syria. This research elucidates fundamental principles that underpin the integration of calligraphy in Islamic architectural contexts. To enhance the robustness of the findings, interviews were conducted with three expert master calligraphers, providing skillful insights that enrich the understanding of calligraphy placement. This study reveals significant implications for the decoration of walls and ceilings in Islamic buildings. However, the findings are limited by the scope of the case studies and the subjective interpretations of the interviewed experts. This research contributes valuable knowledge to the field, informing contemporary architectural practices and the preservation of cultural heritage.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Islamic calligraphy; calligraphy placement principles; Islamic architecture |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TH Building construction |
| Divisions: | Faculty of the Built Environment > Department of Architecture |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Mar 2025 02:18 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Mar 2025 02:18 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/46842 |
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