THE SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF THE MOON IN ARCHITECTURAL EXPRESSION

Authors

  • Saipova Madina Saidaxbor qizi Dotsent, Department of Architecture and Digital Technologies Tashkent International University of Management and Technologies Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Architecture Author

Keywords:

lunar symbolism, crescent, cosmology, architectural metaphor, dome, light and shadow, Islamic architecture, Central Asian art, symbolism.

Abstract

This article explores the symbolic, philosophical, and cosmological meanings of the moon and their reflection in architectural form. Throughout history, the moon has symbolized cyclical time, renewal, subtle beauty, and divine illumination. In Central Asian architectural tradition, lunar symbolism appears not only as a decorative motif but also through spatial composition, domical structures, proportional systems, and the orchestration of light. The study traces the transformation of lunar symbolism from ancient cosmological beliefs to its reinterpretation within Islamic architectural thought.

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Published

2026-03-09

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 47 (2026): INTELLECTUAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TOOLS

Section

Articles