Open AccessA REVIEW INTO THE ISLAMIC TRADITION IN THE MUGHAL GARDEN: (RE)SHAPING OUR STAND ON ISLAMIC ART AND DESIGN
Author(s) -
Zainab Abdul Latiff,
Maheran Mohd. Yaman
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
planning malaysia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.232
H-Index - 7
eISSN - 1675-6215
pISSN - 0128-0945
DOI - 10.21837/pm.v15i1.232
Subject(s) - islam , paradise , mythology , persian , hinduism , garden design , aesthetics , history , geography , social science , sociology , ancient history , art history , art , visual arts , literature , religious studies , archaeology , philosophy , theology
In the field of garden history, Mughal gardens represent a prominent chapter of what is often called the Islamic garden tradition. Most previous studies have discussed on its theories and principles. However, it is essential to establish the physical characteristics of the Mughal garden as representing Islamic garden tradition. The method of content analysis has been applied in this study. The study found that Mughal garden design is much influenced by the Persian’s ChÄhÄrBÄgh, Hindu mythology and Quranic paradise imagery. To conclude, Mughal garden design needs to be assimilated into the current culture of local people within the established principles of environment in Islam.