Mosque Formsas Signification -Modernism and the Multicultural Language in Mosque Architecture
تاريخ الاضافة
18/07/2019
نوع المحتوى
Documentary
Category
Researches
الرابط للمحتوى
Subject Area
Architecture
الكاتب
Puteri Shireen Jahnkassim
Norwina Mohd Nawawi
Mansor Ibrahim
Alias Abdullah and Maimunah Abdul Aziz
الناشر
Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
Year of Publication
2016
1. Introduction. 2. Vernacular Forms – Origins of the Mosque in Malaysia. 3. Multicultural Representation. 4. A Mosque’s Eclectic Form And its origins. 5. The Mosque’s Basic Form – Derivative Of Spiritual And Functional requirements. 6. The Dome. 7. Modernity in Mosque Architecture. 8. Two Case Studies. 9. Discussion.
الوصف
Architecture has the capacity as ‘signification’ i.e. a form of mass communication and the bearer of meaning to the general public. Large iconic structures such as mosques communicate not only its religious functions, but can embody a nation’s aspirations, identity and ideals. In a multi-cultural nation, iconic structures must explore a new language in representing ideals and elicit emotional responses that convey the ideals and hopes of a multi-cultural society.
Two national mosques are discussed in terms of their formative ideas and language as they sought to depart from conventional stereotypes. User perception is summarized from visitors’ responses to form, language, and the overall ambience of the mosques. These suggest that user responses to these formal attempts highlights the role of the spiritual language of the mosque as being part of an international ‘reading’ of language.
A third mosque was then discussed in terms of its
potential language in fusing a Modernist vocabulary with architectural
expression related to the local vernacular. The studies suggest the potential
of Modernist language in a ‘syncretic’ language of fusing Modernist elements
with elements of local culture and climate. Large mosques are argued as public
buildings that not only perform a spiritual function and symbolism but must be
able to penetrate to the psyche of the masses and generate perceptions of
national identity, inclusivity in a multi- cultural nation.