Advanced Journal of Management, Humanity and Social Science

From Sacred Geometry to Divine Light: The Connection of Meaning and Form in Islamic Art and Its Influence on European Aesthetics in the Middle Ages and Renaissance

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Fatemeh Sadat Hosseini 1
Azam Dokoohaki 2

1 Department of Art, National University of Skills (NUS) Shiraz, Iran

2 Master's degree, Art Research, Iran

10.5281/zenodo.16204852
Abstract
Throughout its history, Islamic art, as a powerful visual language, has been able to express deep spiritual and philosophical concepts in the form of beautiful forms and patterns. The connection between sacred geometry and divine light in this art has not only led to the creation of amazing beauty, but has also influenced the philosophy and aesthetics of Europe in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. In this article, we will examine this connection of meaning and form in Islamic art and analyze its impact on Western art and thought. By looking at geometric patterns, light and color, we will explain the specific aesthetics of Islamic art. We will also discuss how these concepts were transmitted to Europe and their impact on artists and thinkers of that time. In this way, this article will help readers gain a deeper understanding of the impact of Islamic art on the history of Western art and philosophy.

Graphical Abstract

From Sacred Geometry to Divine Light: The Connection of Meaning and Form in Islamic Art and Its Influence on European Aesthetics in the Middle Ages and Renaissance

Keywords

Islamic art
Renaissance
aesthetics
art history
Western philosophy
Subjects
Advanced Journal of Management, Humanity and Social Science
Volume 1, Issue 4
April 2025
Pages 214-221

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