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Exploring the Rich Traditions of Islamic Art and its Connection to Persepolis

Islamic art embodies a diverse range of creative expressions influenced by faith, culture, and history. This art form emphasizes the glorification of God through calligraphy, geometric patterns, and transformations of everyday objects into transcendent beauty. Notable works include pieces from the Ottoman period, Persian paintings, and striking tile designs that utilize color symbolism. From the intricate mihrabs of Isfahan to the elegant illustrations in manuscripts, Islamic art invites us to explore its profound connection to rich cultural traditions including those seen in ancient Persepolis.

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Exploring the Rich Traditions of Islamic Art and its Connection to Persepolis

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  1. Repetition and Relation Islamic Art and Persepolis

  2. Traditions Like many different faiths and religions, Islam has a strong artistic and creative tradition. Sculpture Calligraphy Handicrafts (Rugs, cushions, etc.) Paintings Persian Art also has a strong tradition, particularly in painting. Bottle, Greater Iran (Afghanistan), 9th - 10th century. Available at http://www.lacma.org/islamic_art/intro.htm.

  3. Be sure to see… • Commondepictions: • Glorification of God’s word • Transformation of everyday objects into things of “transcendent beauty” • Everyday life • Lives of the rich and/or powerful Tughra of Sultan Sulaiman the Magnificent, 16th century; Ottoman period (ca. 1280–1924). Attributed to Istanbul, Turkey (Available at: http://www.metmuseum.org/works_of_art/collection_database/islamic_art).

  4. Common motifs Nature – plants, animals, water, or wind Calligraphy Geometric patterns Verses from sacred or popular texts People – depends on regional cultural trends Mihrab, A.H. 755/ A.D. 1354–55. From Isfahan, Iran (Available at http://www.metmuseum.org/works_of_art/collection_database/islamic_art).

  5. Islamic Art and Persepolis Iranian frieze of a Phoenix Panel from “The Bicycle”

  6. Compare/Contrast Panel from “The Water Cell” “BahramGur with the Dragon” “BahramGur with the Dragon; Page from a Manuscript of the Khamsa of Nizami.” Iran, Qazvin, circa 1560. Available at http://www.lacma.org/islamic_art/eia.htm

  7. Islamic Tile Design

  8. Color & Symbolism For Muslim artists, colors symbolized cultural values, states of mind or emotion, and elements. Red = Fire Yellow = Air Green = Water (also, green is thought to be the prophet Muhammad’s favorite color, and therefore a favorite among Muslims) Blue = Earth Zahhak Enthroned with the Two Daughters of Jamshid, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) Greater Iran, Bukhara, Circa 1615. Available at http://www.lacma.org/islamic_art/intro.htm

  9. Project! Using one of the tile patterns, create your own piece of a mosaic mural. Think carefully about which tile you would like to use and what colors you will include. As each person completes his or her tile, we will combine them to create a class mosaic. These mosaic panels will be arranged to create an entryway for this classroom and our continuing study of Persepolis.

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