Stained glass formations in the traditional Baghdadi houses

Abstract

1- The lack of interest in this ancient heritage, distancing it from it, and resorting to the traditions of the Western world.

in construction, under the pretext of striving for development and renovation, and this is an insult to this fine art of

Our cultural heritage.

2- The use of modern materials in construction such as reinforced cement (concrete) and the use of

Iron in the windows led to the emergence of other needs that fit these materials in addition to

The emergence of buildings with geometric shapes, in which rectilinear formations took a large share

instead of arches and curves to reduce the cost of construction and the speed of completion, given

To move towards fast and inexpensive construction. These things led to the artist's reluctance

architects and builders specialized in this aspect, in addition to other methods of construction, and the emergence of

New architects and builders who are not familiar with the heritage aspect, which led to the disappearance of this

The generation of artists and makers specialized in this aspect, which was the formations of glass

Color is an important element in the windows of traditional homes.

3- The combinations of stained glass used in the windows of traditional houses created a style

Especially in it, the artist tried to print the era through it with a distinct character, so we find that
Modern homes have lost their connection to heritage to some extent, and the artist has no room for expression.

of a special style that he used to have previously.