{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"CollectionPage","name":"Persian Art","description":"Persian art, renowned for its intricate beauty and rich history, spans several millennia, reflecting the diverse cultural and historical influences of the Iranian plateau. From the elaborate bas-reliefs of Persepolis, showcasing the grandeur of the Achaemenid Empire, to the exquisite tile work and calligraphy of the Safavid era, Persian art embodies a unique blend of artistic traditions. Notable for its vibrant colors and detailed patterns, Persian art includes stunning examples of miniature painting, metalwork, and textiles. For instance, the intricate designs of Persian carpets are celebrated worldwide for their craftsmanship and aesthetic complexity. Persian gardens and architecture, characterized by their harmonious proportions and symbolic elements, also demonstrate an enduring legacy of sophistication and elegance in Persian visual culture.\n\u200c\nsimurghnameh.com\n\u200c\nAn Overview of the History of Persian Art and Culture: Lectures by Aryasp Dadbeh\nAryasp Dadbeh explores the history of Persian art in this lecture series, offering a fresh critique of existing historiographies and new insights into Iranian culture. The lectures aim to introduce the rich history of Persian art, helping readers connect with its diverse cultural elements.\nDadbeh critiques traditional histories of Persian art and presents a modern perspective, showing how artistic creativity and cultural consciousness have shaped Iran’s social bonds, rather than race or military power.\n\nIn examining the history of culture, art, and civilization of Iran, the migration of Aryan peoples is usually considered as the beginning, or at least the most important milestones of the first seasons; While the historical materials show us that thousands of years before the arrival of the Aryans, various ethnic groups had advanced civilization and culture in many centers in this geographical area and left significant works. Ruyin Pakbaz mentions this issue in the Encyclopedia of Art and writes: “The Aryans probably from the beginning of the 1st millennium BC. They settled in the plateau of Iran and gave their name to it. However, the civilization and culture in this region go back several thousand years before the arrival of the Aryans.”\nInvestigating the background of the historical nature of Iranian artworks before the arrival of the Aryan peoples to the Iranian plateau\nAccording to the explanations mentioned in the first step, it should be considered that the term Iranian art history includes an extensive range of works of art and architecture that the native inhabitants from the oldest inhabitants of this land and ethnic groups to various groups of immigrant ethnic groups who entered it throughout history. , they have created it throughout its history and have left it as a memory, they have participated in its creation. Although these works have a connecting thread as we will discuss, this point of commonality is unrelated to the race of its creators.\nHistorically, these works include from the prehistoric period to the recent centuries, and geographically, they are scattered all over Greater Iran or the area of \u200b\u200bcultural Iran. Rather, what connects these diverse and plural components is of a kind of historical nature that has been woven and gradually formed from the joining of different disciplines, and like a river in a very long historical bed according to its context, it has been twisted and continued beyond the dry and wet seasons. Is. In some seasons, it has been so fertile that it has irrigated the neighboring lands; in another period, only a small stream has survived.\n","mainEntity":{"@type":"ItemList","numberOfItems":0,"itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com/english-articles/lecture-thirteen-a-proposal-for-understanding-the-eras-of-iranian-art-and-culture/","name":"Lecture Thirteen: A Proposal for Understanding the Eras of Iranian Art and Culture","item":{"@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-blogposting-english_article-132005","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com/english-articles/lecture-thirteen-a-proposal-for-understanding-the-eras-of-iranian-art-and-culture/","name":"Lecture Thirteen: A Proposal for Understanding the Eras of Iranian Art and Culture","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://s.herfeh-honarmand.com/u/2024/09/1-200x200.jpg","name":"\u06f1","width":200},"mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-webpage-english-articleslecture-thirteen-a-proposal-for-understanding-the-eras-of-iranian-art-and-culture"},"description":"An Introduction to the History of Art and Culture of Iran Ariasp Dadbeh When working on historical materials, one should first present a clear list of the periods under discussion. However, in these lectures, the necessity of explaining certain basic terms and concepts, and addressing the entries that form the basis of the topics discussed, […]","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"commentCount":"0","datePublished":"2024-09-06 12:32:36","dateModified":"2026-01-28 15:47:42","keywords":["Persian Art"],"dateCreated":"2024-09-06 12:32:36","wordCount":0,"articleBody":"\nAn Introduction to the History of Art and Culture of Iran\n\n\n\nAriasp Dadbeh\n\n\n\nWhen working on historical materials, one should first present a clear list of the periods under discussion. However, in these lectures, the necessity of explaining certain basic terms and concepts, and addressing the entries that form the basis of the topics discussed, has delayed this task, to the point where the proposal for the periodization of Iranian art and culture has been postponed to this article.\n\n\n\nSo far, in several lectures, we have addressed essential components such as the epic nature, or manifestations like the garden, and certain smaller motifs. The purpose of presenting these topics was to draw readers' attention to the shared foundations of Iranian culture across the span of time and the lateral continuity of its diverse manifestations and products. All these discussions emphasized the characteristic of cultural 'continuity'.\n\n\n\nNow, we turn to the 'ruptures', focusing on what has transformed over time. These turning points have sometimes taken the form of epoch-making developments and the culture grappling with a new message, while at other times, they have manifested as the infusion of old meanings into new forms, or conversely, the continuation of old forms with the renewal of the meanings they carry.\n\n\n\nAs previously mentioned, the cultural nature of Iran is the result of the interaction between two forces: 'becoming' and 'continuity', or transformation and persistence. By examining each period of Iran's long history, one can recognize the involvement of both these forces, which have both renewed and sustained. It can be said that the vitality and productivity of this culture have been made possible through the constant challenge and struggle between these forces.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLusterware tile with Persian poetry, Kashan, late 13th century CE / 7th century AH,The Era of the State of Culture\n\n\n\nThe first step in any kind of historiography, including the history of art, is..."},"position":0},{"@type":"ListItem","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com/english-articles/lecture-eleven-the-garden-a-reference-model-in-iranian-art/","name":"Lecture Eleven: The Garden; A Reference Model in Iranian Art","item":{"@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-blogposting-english_article-131840","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com/english-articles/lecture-eleven-the-garden-a-reference-model-in-iranian-art/","name":"Lecture Eleven: The Garden; A Reference Model in Iranian Art","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://s.herfeh-honarmand.com/u/2024/08/img137-1-200x200.jpg","name":"img137-1","width":200},"mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-webpage-english-articleslecture-eleven-the-garden-a-reference-model-in-iranian-art"},"description":"Introduction We have likely encountered such questions many times, whether in the form of a clear inquiry or as a vague thought: What ensures the continuity of a cultural tradition? How does a culture spread and influence others? Finding appropriate answers to these questions is of great importance to us, as we sometimes encounter aspects […]","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"commentCount":"0","datePublished":"2024-08-27 16:17:01","dateModified":"2026-01-28 15:47:42","keywords":["Persian Art"],"dateCreated":"2024-08-27 16:17:01","wordCount":0,"articleBody":"\nIntroduction\n\n\n\nWe have likely encountered such questions many times, whether in the form of a clear inquiry or as a vague thought: What ensures the continuity of a cultural tradition? How does a culture spread and influence others? Finding appropriate answers to these questions is of great importance to us, as we sometimes encounter aspects of our culture that clearly extend from the depths of history to more recent periods. These might be a plant motif from the Parthian school dating back 1,700 years, a piece of carpet from 2,400 years ago, or the remnants of a garden that is 2,500 years old. When faced with such things, we suddenly find ourselves inheritors of a very ancient tradition. Living within such a culture might make this heritage seem very natural and self-evident; so much so that, while strolling through Fin Garden, or walking in Shazdeh Garden or Eram Garden, we might rarely think about the antiquity of the tradition behind these gardens, which are the most recent examples of an ancient practice. We might not ask ourselves: What idea has allowed this tradition to endure for so long? Does the continuation and evolution of this garden design imply the persistence of the cosmology that underpins it? And can we find traces of the roots of our present-day beliefs, values, and approach to existence within it?We want to know whether a cultural tradition can continue to survive despite disruptions, fluctuations, devastating invasions, and repeated destructions. And if it can, how can it be recognized after millennia and through continuous renewal?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilk Fabric, Possibly a Fragment of a Robe, 10th Century AH / 16th Century AD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this lecture, we will focus on the topic of gardens and garden design. The term \"garden\" here does not refer to orchards, agricultural fields, or areas of natural wild plants. Instead, it refers to specific areas of greenery with a designed infrastructural pattern, which we will attempt to describe in more detail. This..."},"position":0},{"@type":"ListItem","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com/english-articles/an-introduction-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-of-iran-6/","name":"Lecture twelve: An Introduction to Writing Art History and Naming the Historical Materials of Iranian Culture and Art","item":{"@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-blogposting-english_article-131724","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com/english-articles/an-introduction-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-of-iran-6/","name":"Lecture twelve: An Introduction to Writing Art History and Naming the Historical Materials of Iranian Culture and Art","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://s.herfeh-honarmand.com/u/2024/08/parts-of-mosque-1-200x200.jpg","name":"parts-of-mosque","width":200},"mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-webpage-english-articlesan-introduction-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-of-iran-6"},"description":"An Introduction to the History of Art and Culture of Iran Ariasp Dadbeh It is important to reiterate at the outset that these lectures do not claim to present a “history of Iranian art and culture” in the strict sense. Writing a text on the history of Iranian art and culture, which spans a very […]","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"commentCount":"0","datePublished":"2024-08-20 11:48:10","dateModified":"2026-01-28 15:47:42","keywords":["Persian Art"],"dateCreated":"2024-08-20 11:48:10","wordCount":0,"articleBody":"\nAn Introduction to the History of Art and Culture of Iran\n\n\n\nAriasp Dadbeh\n\n\n\nIt is important to reiterate at the outset that these lectures do not claim to present a \"history of Iranian art and culture\" in the strict sense. Writing a text on the history of Iranian art and culture, which spans a very long period and encompasses a vast array of branches with unparalleled breadth, requires preliminary work in various fields and the fruition of foundational research in multiple disciplines. Even with these prerequisites in place, the advancement of such a grand project may be beyond the capacity of a single individual. As the title suggests, these articles are merely an introduction to a discourse that we hope will lead to the development of a theory explaining Iranian culture and art. It would be highly encouraging if current and future researchers critically engage with this work, identify its flaws with keen insight, and refine them to establish a logically sound foundation for better understanding in this area.\n\n\n\nIn this lecture, before proposing a periodization for the history of Iranian art and culture, which will be discussed in the next session, it became necessary to first address the topic of writing art history itself, along with some of the important challenges and considerations surrounding it. Therefore, some points from previous lectures have been reiterated, and additional aspects have been introduced as required by the current context. This has been done to sensitize the reader's mind to some fundamental issues that deserve attention at every step taken in the formulation of art history.\n\n\n\nIranian Carpet, 16th-17th Century CE / 10th-11th Century AH\n\n\n\nGeneral Notes on the Historical Development of CulturesEvery founding culture emerges around a \"great idea\" that has gradually taken shape. Along this path, communities, based on their lived experiences and in relation to the needs and potential of their environment, make innovations and establish..."},"position":0},{"@type":"ListItem","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com/english-articles/an-introduction-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-of-iran-5/","name":"Lecture Ten: The School of Virtue – The Journey of the Soul","item":{"@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-blogposting-english_article-131568","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com/english-articles/an-introduction-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-of-iran-5/","name":"Lecture Ten: The School of Virtue – The Journey of the Soul","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://s.herfeh-honarmand.com/u/2024/08/achaemenid-relief-1-200x200.jpg","name":"achaemenid-relief","width":200},"mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-webpage-english-articlesan-introduction-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-of-iran-5"},"description":"An Introduction to the History of Art and Culture of Iran Ariasp Dadbeh The soul has the motivation to know and desires to see itself; the longing for awareness is the very essence of the human soul. In the previous lectures, depending on the topic, we discussed the manifestations of various forms of knowledge that […]","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"commentCount":"0","datePublished":"2024-08-14 12:56:07","dateModified":"2026-01-28 15:47:42","keywords":["Persian Art"],"dateCreated":"2024-08-14 12:56:07","wordCount":0,"articleBody":"\nAn Introduction to the History of Art and Culture of Iran\n\n\n\nAriasp Dadbeh\n\n\n\nThe soul has the motivation to know and desires to see itself; the longing for awareness is the very essence of the human soul.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the previous lectures, depending on the topic, we discussed the manifestations of various forms of knowledge that emerged in each cultural center. Now, we will focus on another aspect: each culture's definition of the journey of the soul's ascent, or the path to human perfection and salvation. Like other cultural manifestations, the understanding of \"the journey of perfection\" has taken on different forms depending on the relationship between humans, existence, and time as understood in each context. A culture's perception of the possibility of the soul's growth is significant because it forms the core that generates meaning in life, influencing the way of living, ethics, customs, and art. It is particularly important to consider the relationship between this meaning and the idea of \"establishment\" and the legitimacy of the system of power.\n\n\n\nThe narrative framework of the \"Hero's Journey\" is one of the oldest and most universal story templates shared across cultures. These stories have the capacity not only to convey the experiences of the challenges of migration and travel but also to serve as allegories for the soul's insights and inner revelations that propel a person from one state to another. Despite a common overarching structure, there is a diversity in these stories that subtly reveals the forms of consciousness that distinguish each culture from the others. Beyond this, examining rituals of initiation or various spiritual practices can also bring us closer to understanding the cultural differences in perceiving this theme.\n\n\n\nPersepolis Relief\n\n\n\nThe narrative framework of the \"Hero's Journey,\" one of the oldest and most universal storytelling patterns, tells the tale of traversing difficult paths, overcoming arduous trials, and navigating..."},"position":0},{"@type":"ListItem","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com/english-articles/an-introduction-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-in-iran/","name":"Lecture Nine: The Iranian Cosmology and Epic Thought","item":{"@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-blogposting-english_article-131366","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com/english-articles/an-introduction-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-in-iran/","name":"Lecture Nine: The Iranian Cosmology and Epic Thought","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://s.herfeh-honarmand.com/u/2024/08/the-roof-of-ancient-bazaar-in-iran-200x200.jpg","name":"the-roof-of-ancient-bazaar-in-iran","width":200},"mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-webpage-english-articlesan-introduction-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-in-iran"},"description":"An Introduction to the History of Art and Culture of Iran Ariasp Dad It is quite possible that those who have encountered Iranian art have repeatedly asked themselves, especially when compared to works from other cultural domains, why there is almost no depiction here that expresses feelings arising from encounters with evil. Why is it […]","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"commentCount":"0","datePublished":"2024-08-05 17:35:59","dateModified":"2026-01-28 15:47:42","keywords":["Persian Art"],"dateCreated":"2024-08-05 17:35:59","wordCount":0,"articleBody":"\nAn Introduction to the History of Art and Culture of Iran\n\n\n\nAriasp Dad\n\n\n\nIt is quite possible that those who have encountered Iranian art have repeatedly asked themselves, especially when compared to works from other cultural domains, why there is almost no depiction here that expresses feelings arising from encounters with evil. Why is it that even the image of a dragon, instead of being terrifying, is rendered in a captivating manner? Or more broadly: why do these works lack the dark, fearsome, and painful aspects of the world? We find such expressions less in various forms of Iranian music as well. One might ask: why do we lack melodies that reflect the turmoil caused by anger or fear in the listener? Why even in religious buildings, whose function should emphasize the grandeur of God and the supremacy of divine intermediaries, is the state of awe absent, unlike in European cathedrals?\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, why did the idea of the transcendence of the Absolute not take hold to the extent that it led to the elimination of any kind of imagery? And if the visual culture continued, one might ask why Iranian Muslim painters had no inclination to illustrate their religious texts. Why did they confine themselves to depicting scenes of the Prophet\u2019s spiritual ascension, mostly through the lens of a chapter from Nezami's romantic Khamsa, or the Golestan? Or why, even in works like the Khaqani-nama, is Imam Ali, the first Shia Imam, depicted as a hero?\n\n\n\nWhy, in the depiction of military victories, which reached its peak during the Sassanian era, is there a tendency to emphasize the symbolic generosity and grandeur of the sovereign rather than the destruction of the enemy and boasting about conquering other lands, as seen in the motifs of the Assyrians, Romans, and others?Similarly, there is no focus on capturing fleeting moments or emptying the mind to follow the immediate flow of events, as we find in ink wash painting or haiku poetry.To find the answer, it is..."},"position":0},{"@type":"ListItem","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com/english-articles/introduction-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-of-iran/","name":"Lecture Eight: The Iranshahr Cosmology The Persian School","item":{"@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-blogposting-english_article-131294","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com/english-articles/introduction-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-of-iran/","name":"Lecture Eight: The Iranshahr Cosmology The Persian School","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://s.herfeh-honarmand.com/u/2024/07/achaemenid-statue-200x200.jpg","name":"achaemenid-statue","width":200},"mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-webpage-english-articlesintroduction-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-of-iran"},"description":"An Introduction to the History of Art and Culture of Iran Ariasp Dadbeh The rise of the Achaemenid Empire, marking the beginning of a new chapter in civic experience and the establishment of a political-historical system, is a subject that requires further research in various fields. The emergence of such a novel structure in power […]","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"commentCount":"0","datePublished":"2024-08-01 13:08:36","dateModified":"2026-01-28 15:47:42","keywords":["Persian Art"],"dateCreated":"2024-08-01 13:08:36","wordCount":0,"articleBody":"\nAn Introduction to the History of Art and Culture of Iran\n\n\n\nAriasp Dadbeh\n\n\n\nThe rise of the Achaemenid Empire, marking the beginning of a new chapter in civic experience and the establishment of a political-historical system, is a subject that requires further research in various fields. The emergence of such a novel structure in power resulted from a vast and multifaceted collection that we call the \"Iranshahr Cosmology.\" This cosmology arose in a region with a history of sedentism as old as human civilization itself. The heritage of several millennia of urban systems experience was integrated into this cosmology, providing it with the capabilities to form a global structure and enabling its transformation from the organization of a country into a global empire.\n\n\n\nConsidering the numerous developments that took place between the era of painted pottery and the age of the first formation of Iranian culture, the establishment of the \"Iranshahr Cosmology\" and its manifestation in the \"Persian School\" can be regarded as the \"culmination of the first birth\" of this culture. Alternatively, from another perspective, taking into account the millennium of conflict and war that transformed the older methods based on peaceful and warless living, the Persian School can be seen as the product of the \"rebirth\" or the first Renaissance of this culture.\n\n\n\nAs mentioned in the previous discourse regarding general definitions, in some cultural centers, cosmologies have emerged as foundational historical ideas, each standing on the basis of its own cultural nature. Generally, some of the most significant manifestations of a cosmology include advancements in refining language and script, the introduction of religion and rituals, the systematic formation of sciences (such as astronomy, mathematics, medicine, geography, etc.), and the development and expansion of engineering techniques. In this lecture, we will explore certain aspects of the Iranshahr Cosmology in this context...."},"position":0},{"@type":"ListItem","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com/english-articles/a-preface-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-of-iran-2/","name":"Lecture Seven: A Proposal for the Study of Iranian Cultural Epics","item":{"@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-blogposting-english_article-131222","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com/english-articles/a-preface-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-of-iran-2/","name":"Lecture Seven: A Proposal for the Study of Iranian Cultural Epics","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://s.herfeh-honarmand.com/u/2024/07/plastering-on-the-wall-200x200.jpg","name":"plastering-on-the-wall","width":200},"mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-webpage-english-articlesa-preface-to-the-history-of-art-and-culture-of-iran-2"},"description":"An Introduction to the History of Art and Culture of Iran Ariasp dadbeh Iran is a land steeped in history, in the sense that despite its enduring continuity over a long span of time, it has experienced various stages of evolving consciousness throughout its existence. As we, the inheritors of this long-standing culture, look to […]","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"commentCount":"0","datePublished":"2024-07-30 10:17:14","dateModified":"2026-01-28 15:47:42","keywords":["Persian Art"],"dateCreated":"2024-07-30 10:17:14","wordCount":0,"articleBody":"\nAn Introduction to the History of Art and Culture of Iran\n\n\n\nAriasp dadbeh\n\n\n\nIran is a land steeped in history, in the sense that despite its enduring continuity over a long span of time, it has experienced various stages of evolving consciousness throughout its existence. As we, the inheritors of this long-standing culture, look to our heritage today, our legitimate claim to it hinges on our ability to recognize, name, and assimilate the transformations of our spirit over time through new awareness and the wisdom of our age. In legal terms, inheritance is a concept that ensures property rights. The phrase \"cultural heritage\" is a relatively new term, referring to a right that heirs acquire through awareness. Here, it is knowledge that actualizes \"intellectual ownership.\"\n\n\n\nFrom now on, in these lectures, we intend to examine the historical trajectory of Iran's cultural life within broad categories that we perceive as cycles of birth and rebirth. We will study the relationship of each historical period with the \"initial birth,\" or in other words, the foundations of the establishment of this culture.\n\n\n\nIt is evident that on this path, we need special tools and terminology. Sometimes, borrowing terms established to explain the history of Western culture is useful and effective, and at other times, we must inevitably create terms that fit our specific needs or extract different meanings from existing names. These are terms with a long history of contemplation, undoubtedly equipped with multifaceted meanings. The new proposals presented here are attempts to define the intended semantic boundaries, which, if considered, can lead to the refinement or enrichment of words and meanings within this framework.\n\n\n\nDepiction on a golden ring: A lady holding a bird in one hand and a flower branch in the other, 5th-4th century BCE.\n\n\n\nThe content of the upcoming lectures will be organized under a proposed periodization that examines the history of Iranian culture. 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Each of the points mentioned warrants further and more precise research. Some of these points are events that occurred in the interval between the era of painted pottery and the renaissance of Iranian culture, while others are the seeds of phenomena that gradually blossomed over time and revealed their outcomes in subsequent periods, which we will address more thoroughly in due course.\n\n\n\nIn the previous discourse, it was noted that in this region, life could not continue merely by following the natural course of existence and adhering to the dictates of nature. This process, which in other centers led to the birth of Hindu-Christian systems, would have been fatal and disastrous in this region. On the other hand, the excessive growth of consciousness within the realm of the mind and dreams was also impossible; a path that was followed in the ancient world, gradually weakening the efficiency of that system. Consequently, a culture emerged in this area where the continuity of life was accompanied by disruptions in consciousness and transformations in the way of living.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA bronze model depicting two men performing a ritual related to food and the table. Surrounding them are various vessels as well as structures that appear to be small-scale models of urban buildings.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArchaeological evidence indicates that the first break with the natural state of existence, characterized by food gathering and raids, led to the onset of agrarian life, which we have termed the period of \"initial birth.\" According to archaeological evidence, the Neolithic period seems to have lasted for nearly three millennia with almost no warfare. 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Here, we emphasize the word “culture,” and it is likely that […]","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"herfeh-honarmand.com-organization-brand","url":"https://herfeh-honarmand.com","name":"\u062d\u0631\u0641\u0647: \u0647\u0646\u0631\u0645\u0646\u062f"},"commentCount":"0","datePublished":"2024-07-28 15:22:52","dateModified":"2026-01-28 15:47:42","keywords":["Persian Art"],"dateCreated":"2024-07-28 15:22:52","wordCount":0,"articleBody":"\nAn Introduction to the History of Art and Culture of Iran\n\n\n\nAriasp Dadbeh\n\n\n\nIn the beginning of this chapter, it might be necessary to briefly touch upon the topic of the place of \"cultural heritage\" in the perspective we are pursuing in these lectures. Here, we emphasize the word \"culture,\" and it is likely that we will study works that do not fall under the conventional categories of \"art.\" We draw the readers' attention to the fact that existing and accepted theories of art history explain a specific kind of human artistic and cultural products. These theories are well-suited to the history of Christian European art, but applying them to other contexts is inappropriate and, more importantly, unproductive.\n\n\n\nWhereas our subject fundamentally involves examining the development of a specific type of awareness that has emerged in this region and is reflected in its culture and art.\n\n\n\nIn Western historiography in general, and consequently in its subfields such as \"art history,\" the approach to the East and its early civilizations is typically as a prelude to the rise of Greek civilization, which is regarded as the mother of Western civilization. Titles such as \"The Orient, Cradle of Civilization\" and similar expressions indicate how the West perceives itself as the heir to a civilization that was born in the East and then transferred to Greece. With such logic, it is natural that in existing art histories, what happened during this period in the Iranian Plateau, India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is treated merely as a few pages of introduction to the entirety of this history. 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It was also noted that the possibility of easy or difficult interactions with other tribes and groups, exposure to mixing and sharing discoveries, as well as experiencing differences and contrasts, or, conversely, being isolated and separated from others, can influence the nature of the inhabitants of lands. This last point is particularly important when we know that the fate of every human civilization has been largely dependent on the exchange of discoveries and the trade of innovations and ideas. In some ecosystems, it has been fortunate for the inhabitants that the opportunity to distribute experiences has been available, leading to greater accumulation of knowledge, culture, and technological advancement.\n\n\n\nHowever, there are many examples to the contrary. 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This is especially true in our current societal conditions, where the desire for modernization swiftly erases any trace of recent urban memories and replaces them with newer and more \"up-to-date\" forms. In such circumstances, history might seem to the public like an interesting set of general knowledge that doesn't necessarily relate to our present-day lives. For some, it represents a kind of pathological pride in a glorious past, while for others, it's a heavy weight that hinders our ability to modernize quickly.\n\n\n\nIt is important to note that behind this fa\u00e7ade of constant renewal, one of the essential sources that helps us understand our current tendencies and beliefs is the recognition of resilient natures and structures. These elements can reinvent themselves in new forms and continue their existence. 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Persian art, renowned for its intricate beauty and rich history, spans several millennia, reflecting the diverse cultural and historical influences of the Iranian plateau. From the elaborate bas-reliefs of Persepolis, showcasing the grandeur of the Achaemenid Empire, to the exquisite tile work and calligraphy of the Safavid era, Persian art embodies a unique blend of artistic traditions. Notable for its vibrant colors and detailed patterns, Persian art includes stunning examples of miniature painting, metalwork, and textiles. For instance, the intricate designs of Persian carpets are celebrated worldwide for their craftsmanship and aesthetic complexity. Persian gardens and architecture, characterized by their harmonious proportions and symbolic elements, also demonstrate an enduring legacy of sophistication and elegance in Persian visual culture.

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An Overview of the History of Persian Art and Culture: Lectures by Aryasp Dadbeh

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Aryasp Dadbeh explores the history of Persian art in this lecture series, offering a fresh critique of existing historiographies and new insights into Iranian culture. The lectures aim to introduce the rich history of Persian art, helping readers connect with its diverse cultural elements.

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Dadbeh critiques traditional histories of Persian art and presents a modern perspective, showing how artistic creativity and cultural consciousness have shaped Iran’s social bonds, rather than race or military power.

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In examining the history of culture, art, and civilization of Iran, the migration of Aryan peoples is usually considered as the beginning, or at least the most important milestones of the first seasons; While the historical materials show us that thousands of years before the arrival of the Aryans, various ethnic groups had advanced civilization and culture in many centers in this geographical area and left significant works. Ruyin Pakbaz mentions this issue in the Encyclopedia of Art and writes: “The Aryans probably from the beginning of the 1st millennium BC. They settled in the plateau of Iran and gave their name to it. However, the civilization and culture in this region go back several thousand years before the arrival of the Aryans.”

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Investigating the background of the historical nature of Iranian artworks before the arrival of the Aryan peoples to the Iranian plateau
\nAccording to the explanations mentioned in the first step, it should be considered that the term Iranian art history includes an extensive range of works of art and architecture that the native inhabitants from the oldest inhabitants of this land and ethnic groups to various groups of immigrant ethnic groups who entered it throughout history. , they have created it throughout its history and have left it as a memory, they have participated in its creation. Although these works have a connecting thread as we will discuss, this point of commonality is unrelated to the race of its creators.

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Historically, these works include from the prehistoric period to the recent centuries, and geographically, they are scattered all over Greater Iran or the area of \u200b\u200bcultural Iran. Rather, what connects these diverse and plural components is of a kind of historical nature that has been woven and gradually formed from the joining of different disciplines, and like a river in a very long historical bed according to its context, it has been twisted and continued beyond the dry and wet seasons. Is. In some seasons, it has been so fertile that it has irrigated the neighboring lands; in another period, only a small stream has survived.

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