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The aesthetics of Arabic calligraphic and Islamic formations in the curtain of the door of Kaaba: a critical artistic study

Alashari, Duaa and Abdelaziz, Berghout (2024) The aesthetics of Arabic calligraphic and Islamic formations in the curtain of the door of Kaaba: a critical artistic study. Proceedings of the International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism-ICCAUA, 7 (1). pp. 1062-1074. E-ISSN 3023-7009

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Abstract

The Kaaba's covering carries inherited aesthetics with an ancient historical and cultural character. The curtain for the door of the Holy Kaaba is an integral part of the design of the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba, as it covers the door of the Holy Kaaba. The door curtain of the Holy Kaaba is considered an immortal and unique Islamic artistic painting in terms of the uniqueness of its design. Therefore, this study aims to apply the Western theory of art criticism (Feldman) to Arabic calligraphy and the calligraphic formations embodied in the curtain of the door of the Holy Kaaba to demonstrate aesthetic and artistic design values. The approach followed in this study is Feldman's approach to art criticism. Feldman's methodology is considered a systematic and integrated critical methodology for describing and analyzing artworks. In addition, this methodology enhances the aesthetic experience to understand art, its dimensions and value. The tool used in the study is observation. The study population consists of linear and decorative units with multiple styles. The study concluded that the curtain of the door of the Holy Kaaba is characterized by an abundance of calligraphic formations and compositions and Islamic decorative plant units that appeared on the curtain of the door of the Kaaba according to the aesthetic organization of the art of Arabic calligraphy. Also, this curtain represents a visual centre of attraction within the design of the overall fabric covering the Holy Kaaba.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Aesthetics; Arabic calligraphy; Islamic formation; Curtain; Kiswah of Kabbah.
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BH Aesthetics
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP174 The Practice of Islam
N Fine Arts > N Visual arts (General) For photography, see TR > N6260 Islamic calligraphy
N Fine Arts > NK Decorative arts Applied arts Decoration and ornament > NK1648 Religious art > NK1674 Islamic art
N Fine Arts > Islamic art and architecture > NK1674 Islamic art
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC)
Depositing User: Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Berghout
Date Deposited: 19 Dec 2024 10:38
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2024 10:41
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/116809

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