Investigating the mystical concept of "empty space" in Islamic-Iranian architecture

• Main Author: Khosro Zafarnavaei
• Format: Article
• Language: fas
• Published: The Institute of Islamic Art Studies 2017-09-01
• Series: هنر اسلامی
• Subjects: space; empty space; islamic-iranian architecture
• Online Access: http://www.sysislamicartjournal.ir/article_91806_706f29b4110f9b0dfc82e870f05eb4e7.pdf
• ISSN: 1735-708X; 2676-7759

Space has direct connection with the ontology. In the beginning, there must be one being, the subject of our work, so that after that, space is discussed. The empty space is the symbol of the divine and the gates, through which the divine presence through the material system that surrounds the human being in his earthly journey. In this way, the empty space eliminates the limiting effect of the cosmic space on man, since whenever and wherever the veil of the body is lifted, a new light enters the interior. In Islamic architecture, the role of the empty space The reason for emphasizing the transient nature of objects is very high. In this art, the empty space is a unifying space that other circles around it are a symbol of the presence and the divine light, and mankind against the Lord. He puts him in the presence of the Lord. Therefore, in the Islamic worldview, the void of the same sacred is interpreted, and the attempt of Iranian architects to crystallize their mystical thoughts in this empty but meaningful space is indisputable. In this study, first, the development of the concepts of space in terms of Philosophers and architects and then to explain the philosophical concepts and concepts of the empty space in Islamic architecture of Iran. Also, the comparison of views of traditionalists and phenomenologists such as Heidegger will pass. This research is based on a descriptive, analytical and cognitive approach, Is philosophical.