العناصر الفنية للمآذن الإسلامية

Abstract

The research entitled (The artistic elements of Islamic minarets ) includes four chapters ,the first chapter deals with the methodological framework of research which is specialized in the problem of research through which the researcher seeks to identify the following questions : what are the functions and architectural elements related to the construction of mosques and minarets during successive Islamic times The first chapter included the importance of research which focused on : 1- Knowing the reasons for building minarets in mosques and recording their history. 2- knowing of rules and functions of minarets in Islamic mosques targeted in this research. 3- Identifying some of the models and form used in design and construction of minarets in Islamic mosques. The first chapter also includes the limits of the research with the definition of terms related to research title. The second chapter includes theoretical framework for research, addressing the values and concepts in Islamic architecture in the concept of heritage, artistic and aesthetic concepts, the physical and spiritual concept of Islamic minaret, and the artistic elements in the design of Islamic minaret. The third chapter dealt with research procedures which included 1- Research community included a group of minarets in Islamic mosques. 2- Sample of research included 10 selected samples of minarets in mosques from varicose Islamic regions.3- Research methodology. 4- Analysis of samples. Forth chapter included a presentation of results of the research, which focused on types of architectural styles of minarets and the amount of artistic elements in their forms. The conclusions of research and recommendations as well as a list of sources and references.