Taj Mahal – the Craving for Outliving the Transience

The Taj Mahal stands as a testament to the pinnacle of Islamic architectural and artistic achievement, embodying formal perfection that transcends time. This study deciphers its symbolic depth through the lenses of Islamic spirituality, metaphysics, and art philosophy, revealing how its aesthetic sublimity reflects inner spiritual essence and metaphysical energy. Unlike other architectural marvels, the Taj Mahal's design encapsulates the 'baraqat' or blessings of Persian and Indian Sufis, suggesting a swan song of Islamic art in India. The research employs hermeneutical interpretation to unravel its polysemy, positioning it as an exceptional masterpiece that challenges transience through beauty alone.

Isanović, N. (2013). TAJ MAHAL – THE CRAVING FOR OUTLIVING THE TRANSIENCE. Zbornik Radova Islamskog PedagošKog Fakulteta U Zenici (Online), 365–381. https://doi.org/10.51728/issn.2637-1480.2013.365