A New Method for Reading Architectural Texts Based on the Theory of Intertextuality (Case Study: Al-Qadir Mosque, Iran)

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Rahimi Atani Samira; Bazrafakan Kaveh; RAEESI IMAN

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Journal: Culture of Islamic Architecture and Urbanism Journal Year:2018 | Volume:4 | Issue:1 Page(s): 53-67

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A New Method for Reading Architectural Texts Based on the Theory of Intertextuality (Case Study: Al-Qadir Mosque, Iran)

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Rahimi Atani Samira | Bazrafakan Kaveh | RAEESI IMAN | Issue Writer Certificate

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Architecture criticism

intertextual criticism

the theory of intertextuality

Al-Qadir Mosque

Abstract

One of the major challenges in the field of architecture is the reading and critiquing individual works regardless of relevant textual layers that may affect the formation of the work. The main concern of the present research is the great importance of criticism to the architectural community. Unfortunately however, the lack of systematic readings of architectural works has led to the absence of reliable criticisms that may help improve the quality of the works. As one of the most widely used concepts in contemporary literary criticism, intertextuality refers to the idea that a text is interconnected with earlier and later texts; therefore, every text should be read and appreciated in relation to other texts. As a concept, intertextuality is not exclusive to literary arts. It is also relevant to other artistic subjects including cinema, painting, music, architecture, photography and, in general, all forms of cultural or artistic production. Intertextuality has grown out of the field of literary criticism and has been put to use in reading and critiquing other artistic texts as well. In this study, we intend to read architectural works through an application of the theory of intertextuality to the field of architectural criticism. By relying on an intertextual reading, this study addresses the relations between peritext and intertext elements and their impact on the formation of the overall meaning of architectural works. We have formulated the Intertextuality Reading Model for the in intertextual reading of architecture based on the theory of intertextuality and have evaluated the model by applying it to our reading of Al-Qadir Mosque as a case study. The question that we, herein, seek to answer is: How do we read architectural works based on the Intertextuality Reading Model? This study uses a qualitative design. Data collection was conducted via descriptive procedures and content analysis was carried out via discursive procedures, i. e., logical arguments. The study focuses on the theory of intertextuality and addresses the different layers of the text, i. e., the architecture work, in light of syntagmatic and paradigmatic axes, diachronic and synchronic approaches, codification and implications. Our findings indicate that the use of an intertextual method prevents superficial readings of architectural works, facilitates the understanding of hidden layers of meaning and activates broader paradigms of interpretation. The different semantic aspects of an architectural work in intertextual relations can be uncovered by a plurality of different layers at the vertical (“ diachronic” ) axis of its semiotic system and the horizontal (“ synchronic” ) axis of its codification system.

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Rahimi Atani, Samira, Bazrafakan, Kaveh, & RAEESI, IMAN. (2018). A New Method for Reading Architectural Texts Based on the Theory of Intertextuality (Case Study: Al-Qadir Mosque, Iran). CULTURE OF ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM JOURNAL, 4(1 ), 53-67. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/382848/en

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Rahimi Atani Samira, Bazrafakan Kaveh, RAEESI IMAN. A New Method for Reading Architectural Texts Based on the Theory of Intertextuality (Case Study: Al-Qadir Mosque, Iran). CULTURE OF ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM JOURNAL[Internet]. 2018;4(1 ):53-67. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/382848/en

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Samira Rahimi Atani, Kaveh Bazrafakan, and IMAN RAEESI, “A New Method for Reading Architectural Texts Based on the Theory of Intertextuality (Case Study: Al-Qadir Mosque, Iran),” CULTURE OF ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM JOURNAL, vol. 4, no. 1 , pp. 53–67, 2018, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/382848/en

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