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Mirror work in the past

The art of mirror work is one of the branches of decorative arts in Iran and if we want to study and analyze the history of this art, we must go back to the Sassanid period. During this period of Iranian history, the first and most beautiful mirror works became popular and were mostly used in the palaces and buildings of Persian kings.

 One of the prominent mirror works of the ancient history of Iran is the building of the court of Shah Tahmasb Safavid in the year (930-984 AH / or 1524-1576 AD). This beautiful building and a prominent example of mirror art is located in the city of Qazvin. Also, the mirror room of Qasrmanshi Palace in Isfahan is another example of mirror work left from the Qajar period.

 
The reason for the emergence of the art of mirror work in the decoration of buildings

In Iranian culture, the two elements of water and mirror are a symbol of purity and light. The ancient people of Iran believed that the use of mirrors and their presence in the house causes traits such as honesty and purity in human beings, and for this reason, mirror work was used to decorate walls and columns, ceilings, etc.

It is interesting to know that around the 10th century AH, different types of mirrors entered our country from Europe (especially Venice). In that period, as you know, the transfer of goods by land could cause problems and damage to some of the goods traded along the way. One of these goods imported to our country was European mirrors. Basically, in most cases along the way, these mirrors are broken due to impact and unevenness of the path, etc.

This issue also led to the emergence of the art of mirror work in Iran. Perhaps now the question arises for you, what did the art of mirror work have to do with the subject of business?

In answer to this question, it should be said that when the mirrors traded and purchased from Europe were broken and broken along the way, the artists used the mirrors in order to use these mirrors instead of the economic loss. The broken ones are made in different sizes and designs to be used in the interior decoration of buildings.
The tiling of the inner roof of the nave, with its rhombus design and special details used in it, is amazing. The altar of mosaic tiles and its moccasins are also among the important works of art. In terms of tiling and mosaic industry, it is considered a masterpiece.

The entrance of the bazaar, the northern part, in addition to beautiful tiling, has beautiful painting ceremonies, some of which include images of Shah Abbas"s war with the Uzbeks and royal banquets.

Chehelston Palace is one of the most famous palaces of this period, with 20 tall wooden pillars on the porch and a hall of mirrors with painted and gilded ceilings, inlaid carvings and fine paintings.

Hasht Behesht Palace is also of greater architectural importance in terms of garden landscapes. This palace was intended for lavish celebrations. The fame of this palace, apart from the aspect of beautiful architecture, is due to the use of marble stones and Mogharnas arch and painting of its special tiled landscapes. The mirror work of this palace has been another factor in the beauty of the building.

Ashraf Hall consists of a large hall with two rooms next to it. The importance of this building in terms of architecture and large multiplicative ceilings is due to the masonry and painting and gilding images of its roof.

Chaharbagh school with its entrance and dome and two tall minarets attracts attention in terms of tiling and painting methods. The beautiful building of this school, caravanserai and bazaar has been built on Chaharbagh Street.

By order of Shah Abbas, throughout Iran, large caravanserais were often made of brick and sometimes stone. During this period, due to two important religious and economic aspects, a large number of inns were built.

The caravanserai is mostly built with four porches, but other types such as triangular, octagonal, circular, mountainous and miscellaneous can be seen among these buildings.

Among the caravanserais of this period, "Mahyar", "Madershah" and "Sheikh Ali Khan" in Isfahan and "Biston" caravanserai in Kermanshah can be mentioned.

Many bridges were also built during the Safavid period. The architecture of these bridges is very impressive in terms of beauty and method of bridge construction. Allah Verdi Khan Bridge or 33 bridges at the end of Chaharbagh Street in Isfahan is located on two floors on the Zayandeh River and is 300 meters long and 14 meters wide. On both sides of the main road, there is an indoor walkway for pedestrians.

Khajoo Bridge, built on the Zayandeh River, is famous for its architecture and tiling. The bridge is 132 meters long and 12 meters wide. This bridge is more than a means of crossing the river, it has a remarkable beauty in terms of fit and appearance. These bridges are designed not only for crossing but also for stopping, and there are places for fun and relaxation. There are beautiful small pavilions along the bridge, decorated with beautiful tiles and murals.

Other palaces that were built in the late Safavid period include the palace of the secretary, which after renovation was turned into the palace of the secretary and the name of one of the rooms is the Safavid room.


Source: ghasrmonshihotel