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16DecDecember 16, 2019

Miniature

Miniature Miniature in Iran went through a long and complicated course of development, reaching its culmination mainly during the Mongol and Timurid periods. From a historical viewpoint, the most important development in Iranian miniature has been the adoption of Chinese design and coloring, subsequently blended with the idiosyncratic cultural concepts of Iranian artists. The most important function of miniatures was the illustration of manuscripts. Miniatures pictured the literary plot, making it more enjoyable and easier to understand. Iran's great wealth of...

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13DecDecember 13, 2019

Isfahan Period in Art

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Isfahan Period in Art The "Isfahan Period" covers a span of about 125 years from 1598, when Shah Abbas the Great transferred the Iranian capital to Isfahan, to the city's conquest in 1722 by the Afghans. without doubt, it is the highest point of Isfahan's long, rich history of art. Architecture and art developed in Isfahan on three main levels: the refined, the monumental, and the utilitarian. The fine arts, particularly painting and the whole arts...

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08DecDecember 8, 2019

Chahar Bagh Avenue

Chahar Bagh Avenue The world's first boulevard, Chahar Bagh Avenue was one of the earliest creations of Shah Abbas I in Esfahan. It was started as soon as Esfahan was chosen the capital city and was finally completed in 1598.It started at the magnificent palace of the Jahan Nama, which occupied the site of the city's present municipality until 1890, and stretched as far as the foot of the Soffeh Mountain. The splendid Allahverdi Khan Bridge connected...

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10NovNovember 10, 2019

Shah Abbas I and the the Golden Age of Isfahan’s History

Shah Abbas The history of Isfahan cannot be separated from the name of Shah Abbas the Great, the ruler who chose it as a capital in 1598 and spent forty-two years of his life toward its beautification and eminence. Brought up in Herat, the great cultural and intellectual center of Iran in the 16th century, since childhood Shah Abbas had been influenced by its magnificent architecture, painting, and calligraphy. The young prince showed astounding precocity as a connoisseur of the arts....

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05SepSeptember 5, 2019

Kashan

‍KASHAN Kashan is a city in Isfahan province, Iran.Kashan divided into two parts, mountains and dessert. Kashan is known for it’s cultural and historical attraction. In this post we list couple of theme. Vipemo (more…)

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03SepSeptember 3, 2019

Persepolis (Takht Jamshid) – History, Facts, and Travel Guide | Shiraz, Iran

Persepolis (Takht Jamshid) – The Glory of Ancient Persia Persepolis or Takht-e Jamshid (the Throne of Jamshid) was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire and located near Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran . Perspolis was founded by Darius I at the foot of Kuh-e Rahmat (Mountain of Mercy) in south-western Iran, 518 BC.It is located about 50 km northeast of city of Shiraz in Fars province. (more…)

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16AugAugust 16, 2019

Isfahan – Half of The World

Isfahan - Half of The World Isfahan Isfahan also known as Esfahan is a city in central Iran, south of Tehran and is the capital of Isfahan Province. The Persians call it Nesf-e Jahan, meaning "Half of The World". Due to its beautiful hand-painted tiling and magnificent public square, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Isfahan has a population of approximately 1.6 million, making it the third largest city in Iran after Tehran and...

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04AugAugust 4, 2019

Si-o-se Pol – 33 Bridge

Si-o-se-pol The Allahverdi Khan Bridge, popularly known as Si-o-se pol is the largest of the eleven historical bridges on the Zayanderud, the largest river of the Iranian Plateau, in Isfahan, Iran. (more…)

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