به گواه متون و نگاره های بازمانده از عصر تیموری، اوج شکوفایی هنر موسیقی و نگارگری در این دوره بویژه در خراسان و دربار سلطان حسین بایقرا (875-911 ق.) و عصر وزارت امیر علیشیر نوایی بوده است. علاقه وافر سلطان حسین و حمایت های گسترده از هنرمندانِ این دو حوزه از یک سو، دربار را به محفلی پررونق جهت هنرنمایی موسیقی دانان و نگارگران درآورد و از دیگر سو، امکان رشد و ترویج سبک های فاخر این دوران را فراهم ...

Arrays have been a definite part of Islamic architecture, like Islamic tombs whose array is part of their architecture. On the other hand, in Gilan and Mazandaran provinces, Islamic tombs have their own shape in terms of architecture-related layout, and from one part to another in these two provinces, there are differences in the layout of Islamic tombs, so the main purpose of this study Cognit...

Stucco mihrabs are among valuable elements of Iranian architecture both in view of technique and of composition of patterns and inscriptions. They were crafted over a long period and are considered a valuable collection of designs and motifs either invented or inherited from past eras. The climax of the craft is considered to be during the Seljuq and early Timurid period, but dating remaining [...

motifs in Iranian carpets is the best-known “Herati” design, also known as “Mahi-dar-ham”, which has been the focus of attention in most weaving centers in decorating carpet fields. The sub-patterns of this design have been slightly modified to add variety to this design. Despite many intricate Islimi (Arabesque) and Khataiee (Tendrils) motis, Mahi-dar-ham is a simple vagire that covers the ove...

Brocaded textile is made of gold or silver threads. This textile was produced during the Achaemenid period and in the Sassanid era, various designs were added, hence the evolution of this fabric proceeded. It was very much considered in the Timurid period with decorative effects and then was influenced by the narrative and illustrative aspects of Persian painting. With the domination of human i...

 Garden and Persian carpets of among the oldest phenomena in the course of history. There are some points which indicate that garden and carpet have been closely connected. Chaharbagh structures were important works of ancient pre-Islamic Iran, at Achaemenid and Sassanid periods and Ilkhanid era, especially in the Timurid and Safavid era. Like Chaharbagh style, Chaharbagh or Golestan motif...