A Study on the Formal and Aesthetic Structure of "Lilian and Reyhan" Carpets [PDF]
Problem Definition: The Lilian carpet is one of the important carpet brands of Iran and Khomeyn in the Qajar era, about which there has been little research to date. Actually, no trace of the popular Lilian carpets can be found in the domestic markets of
Mohammad Afrogh, Bita Bahramighasr
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The Icon and Symbol of Dragon in Persian Literature and Painting [PDF]
Dragon, a significant mythological motif in Persian poetry and literature, has yielded to exquisite and unrivaled scenes in Persian miniature and art. This article inspects the mythical and literal origins of fighting a dragon and the wicked connotation ...
Zahra Abdollah, Mahnaz Shayestehfar
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A Reflection on the Permanence of Ancient Motifs in Mentally Woven Carpets (Case Study: Nomads Living in the Protected Area of Bahram Gur in the East of Neyriz and Qashqai in Fars Province) [PDF]
Problem Definition: Carpet motifs, like other motifs, are full of mystery, structural complexity, and symbolic meanings. Some of these motifs have changed over time, and some of them have survived in climate, culture, or societies with a specific culture
Behnam Hajivandi
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Analysis of Effective Social Contexts in the Creation of Bahman Mohassess's Artworks, Based on Pierre Bourdieu's Theory of «Practice» [PDF]
Introduction: Bahman Mohassess is one of the greatest leading artists in Iran's modernist art, who lived in politically, socially, and culturally tense periods. Expressing issues such as «condemnation of existence», «passivity», and «isolation» are among
Maryam Askari Raini +2 more
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Exploring the Concept of Solitude as a Common Theme in Rumi's Poetry and Architecture (Elements and Decorations) [PDF]
Introduction: Understanding fundamental concepts in architecture is not possible without considering the cultural and social values of humans. Since humans are social beings, they require four types of relationships for interaction: «God», «Self», «World»
Mohammad Ebrahim Mazhary +2 more
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Investigating the Art of Biophilic Design in the Visual Aspect of Dezful Architecture [PDF]
Introduction: The applied art of biophilic architecture examines the psychological impacts of the human-nature connection and offers strategies for improving it through space design.
Mohsen Ghanbari zadeh, Mohsen Bina
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A Hyper-Textual Interpretation of the Seven Planets` Motif Design in Seljuk Art (Case study «Enamel bowl» and book of «Aja'ib al-Makhluqat» by Zakariya al-Qazwini) [PDF]
Introduction:The Seljuk era, was a prosperous time in case of dealing with art; during this time art reached to higher level, as numerous and diverse artworks with cosmological concepts were created, which represents the significance of cosmology in this
Alireza Azizi Yousefkand +3 more
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Discovering Jewish Studies Collections in Academic Libraries: A Practical Guide
The U.S. colleges and universities offering non-sectarian educational programs in Jewish Studies rely on the support of their academic libraries for research materials and library services.
Taler, Izabella
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Fractal Analysis of the Asma al-Ḥusna Mo'aqqali Inscription at the Pir Bakran Shrine, Isfahan [PDF]
Introduction: The Asma al-Husna inscription at the Pir Bakran Shrine is a notable example of Islamic art from the Ilkhanid period, as a manifestation of the divine names and a masterpiece of Islamic calligraphy.
Keyhane Reisi, Jalil Jokar
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Correspondence of the Components of External Evaluative Art Criticism with Mulla Sadra’s Four Intellectual Journeys in Transcendent Philosophy [PDF]
Introduction: Following the separation of art history from art criticism, art criticism in the contemporary world has evolved into an interdisciplinary field, incorporating a wide range of theories and approaches.
Reza Rafiei Rad, Parisa Shad Gazvini
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