Blank slate: squares and political order of city

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2016

Authors

Mehan, A (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Journal of Architecture and Urbanism

Vol. 40

Pages: 311-321

ISSN: 2029-7955

Publisher: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University

Indexing

Scopus - 1 Citation

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Q-TMY

DOI: 10.3846/20297955.2016.1246987

Abstract (EN): This paper aims to analyze the square beyond an architectural element in the city, but weaves this blank slate, with its contemporary socio political atmosphere as a new paradigm. As a result, this research investigates the historical, social and political concept of Meydan¿a term which has mostly applied for the Iranian and Islamic public squares. This interpretation, suggested the idea of Meydan as the core of the projects in the city, which historically exposed in formalization of power relations and religious ideologies. In this sense, studying the spatial transformation of Iranian public squares introduces the framework, which is adaptable to contemporary urban context. © 2016 Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) Press.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific