The Modernization of Islamic Art in The Realm of Architecture
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16/07/2019
Content Type
Dissertation
Category
Masters
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Author
Rinad Al-Shbou
Year of Publication
2017
Description
The aim of this qualitative study is to explore the modernization of Islamic art in the
realm of architecture through six case studies representing traditional and modern mosques from
an architectural and decorative perspective. By examining published materials and research
papers pertaining to the artifacts and analyzing their features, this study attempts to answer the
following questions: how has Islamic art and architecture evolved with modern times and
technologies? What new trends have aided in the evolution of this art? and have culture and
religion influenced the evolution of Islamic art and continue to play a major role in its
modernization?. This paper conducted comparative studies between artifacts according to their
chronological timelines and geographical locations. The findings showed that social media and
technologies aided in this evolution. In addition, trends of minimalism, symbolism, and the
notion of isolation became apparent. Multi-cultural influences and religion continue to empower
the evolution.
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Rinad Al-Shbou
Interior Design Eastern Michigan University
2017