Research Article Details

Citation Journal Title: International Jordanian Journal Aryam for Humanities and Social Sciences

Citation Title: The Aesthetics of Desert Heritage Urbanism in the Algerian Novel

Citation Author: Professor Iman Jaridan

Citation Affiliation: Ziane Achour University of Djelfa (Affiliated with Ammar Thlijy University of Laghouat)

Citation Volume: 1

Citation Issue: 1

Citation Year: 2019

Citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.65811/112

Citation PDF: https://aijj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IJJA-VOL1-ISSUE-1NO2-2019-PP-18-31-PDF.pdf

Received Date: 3 January 2019

Revised Date: 26 February 2019

Accepted Date: 19 March 2019

Publication Date: 28 March 2019

First Page: 18

Citation Abstract: This study seeks to monitor the aesthetics of heritage buildings in Algerian desert cities, such as palaces, vertebrates, and mud houses, as a cultural pattern that reflects a succession of artistic, cultural, social, and religious experiences and values left behind by generations. It also monitors the profound transformations these heritage buildings have undergone, whether neglected, demolished or rebuilt. Taking a number of Algerian novels concerned with the subject of desert space as models, they go beyond being texts for reading and enjoyment to discourses closer to historical and social documents, recording facts and reflecting reality, and carrying a vision and perception.

Citation Keywords: Aesthetics, Urban Heritage, Desert