Al Masmaa'' - The Place for Listening

Language: English

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Mai 2010, 2010

3838359585 / 9783838359588

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Many scholars have discussed the relationship between architecture and music. Some discuss architecture influencing music, as the evolution of western classical music is largely based on acoustics. Others discuss music influencing architecture, as the use of music in the design process has the ability to expand the designer s creativity. While these discussions have mainly used western music as a foundation, the research presented in this book aims to investigate these relationships in a non-western setting. Music is used as a cultural identifier to produce an architecture fitting with the cultural context. The case study site is historic Cairo. For the past two centuries, Cairo has continuously been abandoning its cultural heritage and embarking on a process of westernization. However, Those seeking to hold onto the city s identity are abusing traditional motifs in an absurd manner: either by rejecting any claims for architectural evolution, or by applying principles of critical regionalism superficially. The thesis calls for a deeper understanding and evolution of Cairo's heritage, using concepts of the Arabic Melodic modes, Maqams, to create a place for listening, al Masmaa . 424 pp. Englisch.…

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Title
Al Masmaa'' - The Place for Listening
Author
Mahmoud Riad
Publisher
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Mai 2010
Publication year
2010
Condition
Neu
Binding
Taschenbuch
Language
English
ISBN 10
3838359585
ISBN 13
9783838359588
Item weight
649 grams
Dimensions
220x150x26 mm

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