The Relationship Between Music, Architecture, and Climate in Iranian-Islamic Art

Abstract

Since ancient times, various arts, especially in Iranian art and architecture, have had a close relationship with each other, and their mutual influences can be seen in aspects of form and content. Architecture and music are among the first arts that mankind has dealt with, and for this reason, there has been a deep connection between these two arts throughout history. In Iran, the roots of architecture and music go back to ancient times and even to the time of the Elamite civilization. This relationship between Iranian architecture and music represents Iranian history, culture, and identity, and has been widely reflected in the Iranian aesthetic mentality. This connection between architecture and music is manifested not only in form and structure, but also in mental and aesthetic aspects. These two arts, despite the differences in their means of execution, share a common mentality that clearly shows the cultural influences of Iran. In addition, climate and geographical conditions have had a great influence on both arts. Iranian architecture, especially in hot and dry regions, has been designed using natural elements such as windbreaks and central courtyards to be in line with the climatic conditions. At the same time, Iranian music has also found its own characteristics according to the climate of each region. This article examines the common roots of Iranian architecture and music and analyzes the effects of climate and natural environment on their formation and development.