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Criticism of Iran's Urban Planning and Architecture
from the Viewpoint of Travel Writers from the 10th to the 12th Centuries
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Abstract: (691 Views) |
The Safavid period is one of the most important cultural and social periods in the history of Iranian architecture. Iran's location and economic attractions at that time caused many travelers to come to Iran, whose travelogues are considered one of the most important documents of Iranian architecture. The purpose of the research focuses on the critique of Iran's urban planning and architecture in the Safavid period from the viewpoint of European travel writers. It seeks to find an answer to these questions, what criticisms were made of the cities and buildings of Iran in the 10th to 12th centuries of Hijri? And which ones are valid? The research is qualitative research that was conducted in an interpretative-historical way. The results of the research show that the critical propositions extracted from the text of the travelogues include things such as the appearance of the city, the order and the cleanliness of the alleys, the deterioration of the buildings, maintenance, interior furniture, construction costs, and other issues. In terms of the validity of statements, objective statements that have been repeated many times are valid. Subjective statements rely on the author's hearsay, beliefs, interpretations, and analyses. For scientific validity of subjective statements, researchers should also pay attention to the purpose and mission of the author, the main audience of the travelogue, the author's inability to understand the beliefs of Iranians, the political goals and racial, ethnic, and religious prejudices of the author of the travelogue.
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| Keywords: Criticism, Urban Planning, Architecture, Travelogue, Safavid Period. |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
Subject:
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Accepted: 2024/02/29 | Published: 2024/02/29
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