The relationship between architecture and music in the twentieth century till now and the importance of color as a link between them

Abstract

Architects, as well as philosophers, writers and musicians, have often been interested in the relationship between architecture and music since ancient times. It seems that this dialectical relationship between architecture and music (between the ear and space) much more profound than we think, as it has occupied the human mind since the beginning of the Mutual influence between music and architecture in the twentieth century, Until now.

Music and architecture did not know a single form of development, but their methods varied according to the diversity of human countries, a diversity that affected the human civilizations, especially in modern times, when the features of interdependence between them became clearer, as music and architecture have several things in common, therefore a musical piece's basics could be used and inspire an architectural design, as Many contemporary architects and designers were influenced by psychological features of music in their architectural design, and also translated dividual musical techniques into architectural forms.

This research seeks to highlight the common relationship between musical composition and architectural composition, through terms, components and limitations shared between the two fields, enabling the use of a musical track and its transformation into an integrated architectural design.

The research also focuses on color as a link between architecture and music, as it is one of the basics on which architectural design is based, and has an impact on many vital factors for the convincing visual perception of architectural composition, as well as its role in determining the characteristics of the musical sound on the one hand, its sensory cognitive effect resulting from musical color manipulation, and the author's ability to include the coalition required to provide the desired sense and function that serves the direction of the melody and its impact on the listener, on the other.