Music, Sound, and Architecture in Islam

The book explores the connections between music-making and built space in Islam, highlighting the intimate relationship between traditional Muslim sonic performances and architectural spaces. It represents various fields and considers sonic performances in relation to monumental, vernacular, ephemeral, and landscape architectures, interior design, decoration, furniture, urban planning, and geography.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 480 pages
\n Publication date: 12 April 2018
\n Publisher: University of Texas Press
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Tracing the intricate connections between music-making and the built environment across historical and contemporary contexts, Music, Sound, and Architecture in Islam presents a groundbreaking exploration of the profound role of sound production in constructed environments within Muslim religious and cultural expressions. This comprehensive volume brings together a diverse range of intellectual disciplines, including ethnomusicology, anthropology, art history, architecture, history of architecture, religious studies, and Islamic studies, to foster a deeper understanding of the central significance of sound in the built world.

Contributors to this multidisciplinary endeavor examine a wide array of sonic performances, ranging from poetry recitation to art, folk, popular, and ritual musics, as well as religious expressions that may not traditionally be categorized as "music" from an Islamic perspective. These performances are analyzed in relation to monumental, vernacular, ephemeral, and landscape architectures; interior design; decoration and furniture; urban planning; and geography. By highlighting the intimate relationship between traditional Muslim sonic performances, such as the recitation of the Quran or devotional songs, and conventional Muslim architectural spaces, including mosques, Sufi shrines, historic aristocratic villas, gardens, and gymnasiums, the book unveils Islam as an ideal setting for investigating the interplay between sound and architecture. This unique perspective offers a fresh and innovative approach to exploring Muslim cultures, shedding light on their rich tapestry of musical traditions and architectural marvels.

Through its multidisciplinary approach, Music, Sound, and Architecture in Islam fosters a multidisciplinary dialogue that bridges the gaps between various fields of study. It encourages scholars and researchers to approach the study of music and architecture from new and innovative angles, challenging preconceived notions and expanding our understanding of the complex interplay between sound and the built environment. This book serves as a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of Islam and its profound relationship with sound.

\n Weight: 762g\n
Dimension: 230 x 150 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781477312469\n \n