Geometrical analysis of architectural drawnings in the Shah-mosque Isfahan

Abstract

The golden number has been one of the most important measures of beauty from ancient Greece till now. Although the reason still unclear, it is certain that the golden ratio has a direct correlation with beauty. This nice feeling can come from listening to a musical piece or watching a visual art, which is based on this wondrous number. Although the golden number is more suitable from beauty or harmony’s perspective, for some researches it is a requirement to develop Architectural designs. Therefore, in this article a masterpiece (Shah-mosque Isfahan) was investigated to find its golden relations. This mosque was chosen because of the precise and harmonious proportions. In this research: plan, sections, facade and decorations of ceiling tiles in main dome, were analyzed by Phi-matrix software in which, existence of the golden ratio has been proven undoubtedly.

Using the golden ratio in detecting the aesthetics of Mosque facades: The case of contemporary Mosques in Erbil city

“…The study employed Phi matrix software to analyze the mosque's design and identify the golden proportions within it. This study underlines the importance of creating harmony and proportion in mosque design [4]. Moreover, Jamil (2017) chose the Shah Faisal Mosque of Pakistan as a modern dome-less case study.…”

“…Since its debut, this program has gained popularity among designers who want to use the golden ratio to produce aesthetically attractive designs. Users have given the program favorable feedback, praising its simplicity and adaptability [4].…”

“…Humans possess the most exquisite and harmonious proportions, reflecting the divine harmony of existence. As stated in the Quran (AL-Tin 4:30), " ‫ْم‬ ‫ي‬ ِ ‫ْو‬ ‫َق‬ ‫ت‬ ِ ‫َن‬ ‫س‬ ‫َحْ‬ ‫ا‬ ‫في‬ ‫َانَ‬ ‫ْس‬ ‫ِن‬ ‫اْلْ‬ ‫َا‬ ‫ْن‬ ‫َق‬ ‫َل‬ ‫خ‬ ْ ‫َد‬ ‫َق‬ ‫ل‬ " means "We have created man in the best composition" [4]. Geometrical proportions have been used as a self-guided method of creating aesthetically pleasing designs for a long time [5,6].…”

Integrating an Image-Generative Tool on Creative Design Brainstorming Process of a Safavid Mosque Architecture Conceptual Form

“…The Shah Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is described as a masterpiece of Safavid architecture, with exceptionally strong and complex proportional combinations and a four-Iwan form brought to perfection [16,23,24]. It is the result of a thousand years of Persian mosque architecture and the work of creative and innovative minds in the design [17,25].…”

“…The mosque's overall plan and form are symmetrical [15,16,20]. According to Goudarzi et al [23], the Shah mosque's proportions are "precise and harmonious", where the golden ratio was found in their study multiple times in the mosque's plans, sections, and elevations (see Figure 3), which exemplified the Safavid architect's awareness of the application of mathematics in the geometry of the buildings they design [23].…”