Iranian hand-woven carpet is a national art rooted in the ancient civilization, culture and history of Iran. In history, carpet designs have been transformed, due to changes in society and at times subjects, designs, shapes and combinations are brought in or taken out. For example, during Qajar Era, new social transformations resulted in the invention of new motifs in rugs in contrast to former...

      The polychrome tile work of the Qajar era reveals the identical illustration, which has a different artistic style comparing to former eras. Shiraz tile makers of this period provide polychrome tiles with specific features according to costumes and public folklore and established Shiraz school of painted tile work. This article concentrates on the decorated tile work of an archway at the ...

Qajar painting influenced Iran’s painting with a new kind of illustrations originating from the past traditions. Art and cultural politics of Fath Ali Shah performs an obvious role amongst the influential agents and historical events in the era of Qajar paintings for a presentation of the concepts of power in the social, political and cultural arena. Fath Ali Shah’s patronage of the art alters ...

Iran and Ottoman relations had started from the victory of Timūr Gurkānī on Bayezid I, the Ottoman king, in the battle of Ankara in 804. These relations continued with a mixture of peace and war until the end of the Qajar dynasty. The relations between Iran and the Ottoman during the Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar period have not been much considered due to the new political and social interactions in...

Introduction: The Transparency is a basic principle in Iranian architecture that has reached prosperity during the time. Isfahan is an important city in architecture because it has been as the political capital in the two important periods. So many valuable buildings have been built in these periods that the houses are more important between them.   Literature review: The architecture was m...