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Naser Thabet Al-Mughrabi
University of Petra UOP
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Shehzade Mosque: The Unique Harmony Between Arabic Calligraphy Decorations and Architectural Structure Naser Thabet Al-Mughrabi
Journal of Islamic Architecture Vol 9, No 1 (2026): Journal of Islamic Architecture (Issue in Progress)
Publisher : Department of Architecture, Faculty of Science and Technology, UIN Maliki Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/jia.v9i1.26606

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One of the most prominent styles of Islamic architecture that benefited from the aesthetics of Arabic calligraphy in mosque decoration is Ottoman architecture, in which Arabic calligraphy was used mainly to enhance the mosque's interior. Hence, this research aims to demonstrate the importance of employing Arabic calligraphy as a decorative element in the interior design of the Shehzade Mosque in Istanbul and to show how it harmonizes with the mosque's unique structural system across its various forms. The study began by stating the research problem and its motivations, and by clarifying its scientific value in highlighting the position of Arabic calligraphy decoration in Ottoman arts and architecture. The study then reviewed how Arabic calligraphy decorations contributed to improving the interior appearance of the Ottoman Mosque. Then the Shehzade Mosque emerged as a distinctive and influential model in the use of Arabic calligraphy in Ottoman architecture. The researcher then analyzed the geometric pattern that developed on the ceiling of the Ottoman Mosque from Arabic calligraphic decorations. Finally, the study concluded with results and recommendations that emphasize the importance of Arabic calligraphy in the architecture of Shahzad mosques.
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