Fazeli, Hengameh and Negarestan, Esmaeil (2024) How geometrical decorations of vaulted ceilings in traditional Iranian houses depict the concept of human chakras: A case study of traditional houses of Kashan, Iran. International Journal of Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design, 18 (1). ISSN 2325-1662, DOI https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-1662/CGP/v18i01/1-24.
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Traditional Iranian architecture has always been praised for its elegant decorative features, especially its ornamental vaulted ceilings appearing in houses, mosques, and bazaars. Besides their ornamental characteristics, some scholars believe these structures were built by master builders who were equipped with the knowledge of geomancy, astrology, and the human system. Authors' previous studies on the traditional system of architecture of Iran and its connection to Indian Vastu Shastra further reveal that the esoteric concepts and symbols such as chakras that are popular elements of Indian traditional architecture also appear in traditional Iranian built space. Having the knowledge of the human aura and its chakras and the similarities of concepts in traditional architecture of India and Iran, the authors believe the decorative vaulted ceilings of traditional Iranian houses, besides their structural considerations and physical functions, follow the concept of mandalas and human chakras. Case studies on three well-known houses of Kashan prove this hypothesis. © 2024 Common Ground Research Networks. All rights reserved.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Houses of Kashan; Human chakras; Mandala; Traditional Iranian houses; Vaulted ceilings |
| Subjects: | N Fine Arts > NA Architecture |
| Divisions: | Faculty of the Built Environment |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Mar 2024 07:44 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Mar 2024 07:44 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/45015 |
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