Six milestones to know the history and importance of Persian art and culture.
The URUK Period – Pottery and Ceramic Vessels
The Uruk period dates back around 4000 to 3100 BC, which was based in southern Mesopotamia, also known as ancient Iraq. The settlement was home to various farmers and hunters who established their lives beside rivers. Syria, Turkey, Syria, Turkey, Iran, and Iraq, which were called with different names at that time, saw a major part of the Uruk period. Along with mesmerizing architecture and artistic mosaics, the Uruk period saw a growth in pottery making and proto- writing. [caption id="attachment_6163" align="aligncenter" width="500"]
The Early Iron Age – Artistry on Metals
The Early Iron Age took place around 900 – 600 BC period and this era saw the advent of metal artistry. The most common metal used to carve out intricate and detailed sculptures was bronze. The sculptures made out of bronze were called Luristan Bronzes and they were found in many locations in west- central Iran by archaeologists. [caption id="attachment_6164" align="aligncenter" width="236"]
The Islamic Golden Age
This era emerged during the 9th and 10th centuries. The Sasanian Empire ruled in 651 which came to an end after the “Muslim conquest of Persia”, or the “Arab conquest”. It also led to the decline of the Zoroastrian religion in Iran. After this era came to an end, artists in the region showed exponential growth and potential, which visualized the 9th century as the golden period. Locations such as Greater Iran and eastern parts saw the increasing importance of the Turkish people and this led to a cultural Turko- Persian tradition. Iran saw the advent of two important dynasties which were the Samanid dynasty and the Seljuq dynasty, both of which enhanced the importance of Persian art during their time. Pottery, ceramics, metal work and book painting especially rose in demand. During the Samanid dynasty, a Sunni empire ruled over many parts including Afghanistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan. This era specialized in epigraphic pottery which was an earthenware vessel with lettering involving proverbs and blessings inscribed on it, which was used to serve food. The lettering was in Kufi script with black slip on the white base. [caption id="attachment_6165" align="aligncenter" width="400"]
The Mongol under the Leadership of Genghis Khan
This era formed many dynasties throughout the 13th century due to the division of the Empire among the sons of Genghis Khan. Each and every dynasty contributed towards art and helped it grow which led to the Golden Age of Persian painting. The main disciplines which were widespread at Persian art time were calligraphy, illustration, and paintings which represented the culture of Mongols. However, there were criticisms against the rulers of displaying the Persians as Mongols at that time.The Safavids – High Point for Literature and Architecture
This era also contributed a lot to the development and spreading of a number of art disciplines such as weaving, miniature paintings, and ceramic artistry. Persian carpets and rugs were in huge demand due to the representation of the tribe’s culture and excellent artisanship. That is when the art of weaving got a boost. [caption id="attachment_6166" align="aligncenter" width="382"]
The Qajar Art
The Qajar dynasty which ruled from 1781 to 1925 had a great impact on the empire’s art, architecture and art forms. Paintings and large murals were an integral part of the Qajar art. The period of relative peace along with the rule of Agha Muhammad Khan and his descendants gave a major burst to the artistic expression. The paintings and murals portrayed historical scenes and revelry, which was specifically created to be put up in palaces and coffee houses. Special arched tops on the paintings were attached to fit them into walls. [caption id="attachment_6167" align="aligncenter" width="322"]
Iranian Art - A Charter for Artistry, Awesomeness, and Aliveness
All the disciplines and their sincere follow-ups make Iran a rich and vibrant land with the most interesting tradition and culture. Not only traditional art, but modern Iranian art is also rising and forming a platform for itself, which is equally praiseworthy. Iranian art or Persian art has evolved and changed faces in all disciplines due to a huge number of dynasties. The elegant style of artistic skills, for example, weaving has left a great impact on the world with their finished and teaching skills. Persian Art is effectively contributing to the world with its oldest and innovative techniques, which is forming a huge demand in today’s world and has also remains as a reference point for its artistry and awesomeness!The post The Powerful Legacy of Persian Art appeared first on The Artist - Art and Culture Magazine.
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