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Frontiers of Architectural Research

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Front. Archit. Res.    2018, Vol. 7 Issue (2) : 122-134    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2018.03.004
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Study of the ornamentation of Bhong Mosque for the survival of decorative patterns in Islamic architecture
Madiha Ahmad1,2, Khuram Rashid2(), Neelum Naz3
1. Department of Architecture, University of Lahore, Pakistan
2. Department of Architectural Engineering and Design, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
3. Department of Architecture, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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Abstract

Islamic architecture is rich in decorative patterns. Mosques were constructed in the past as simple buildings for offering prayers five times a day. However, in subsequent periods, various features of ornamentation in the form of geometry and arabesque were applied to the surfaces of mosques to portray paradise symbolically. This research applied descriptive approaches to examine the surviving patterns of the Aga-Khan-awarded Bhong Mosque and categorized these patterns as geometric and arabesque. This categorization was achieved by photography, use of software for patterns, and conducting interviews with local elderly persons in the region. The geometric patterns were simple 6- and 8-point star patterns. Several of the earliest examples of rosette petals exhibited 8- and 10-point star patterns and were categorized by incorporating the geometric style and location of mosques. This research investigated different arabesque categories and inscription types and determined the aesthetic and cultural reasons for their placement on various surfaces. Frescoes had different types of flowers, fruits, and leaves, and a few of them belonged to the local region.

Keywords Bhong Mosque      Decorative patterns      Categorization      Geometry      Arabesque     
Corresponding Author(s): Khuram Rashid   
Issue Date: 22 June 2018
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Madiha Ahmad,Khuram Rashid,Neelum Naz. Study of the ornamentation of Bhong Mosque for the survival of decorative patterns in Islamic architecture[J]. Front. Archit. Res., 2018, 7(2): 122-134.
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https://academic.hep.com.cn/foar/EN/10.1016/j.foar.2018.03.004
https://academic.hep.com.cn/foar/EN/Y2018/V7/I2/122
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