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2024-09-24 16:42
Glimpses of Iranian architecture under Seljuk’s patronage
TEHRAN - The Seljuk Empire, one of the most significant Turco-Persian dynasties, played a crucial role in the revitalization of the Muslim world, and particularly in many Iranian cities, from 1037 to 1194.
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2024-09-08 17:38
Efforts underway for UNESCO registration of Varamin’s 14th-century mosque
TEHRAN - The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Office of Varamin county has announced the preparation of a dossier for the Jameh Mosque of Varamin to seek UNESCO World Heritage status.
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2024-01-30 17:51
National Museum of Iran honors Zohreh Rouhfar, distinguished professor of Islamic art
TEHRAN - Zohreh Rouhfar, a notable expert in Islamic art and archaeology, has received a heartfelt tribute, commemorating a lifetime of dedication to the field.
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2023-11-08 18:12
Islamic arts from Iran, other countries on show at Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum
TEHRAN - Aga Khan Museum in Toronto has put on show an array of Muslim art that dates from the 9th to 19th centuries.
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2023-10-25 17:23
400-year-old Iranian carpet up for sale at Christie’s in London
TEHRAN – A majestic Persian carpet, handwoven some 400 years ago during the Safavid era, is up for sale at Christie’s in London with a pre-sale estimate of £2-3 million.
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2023-10-04 18:13
Khosro Mosque restoration ends
TEHRAN—A project to restore the interior spaces of the 18th-century Khosro Mosque of Ardestan in central Iran to its former glory is nearing completion.
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2023-08-26 22:48
Meeting discusses Iran’s authority, arts in Ilkhanid era
TEHRAN – A number of archaeologists, historians and experts on Islamic arts have discussed the relations between Iran’s authority and arts during the Ilkhanid era.
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2022-08-30 21:00
14th-century masterpiece minor restoration gets complete
TEHRAN–Restorers have finished work on the premises of the UNESCO-registered Soltanieh, which supports the third-largest brick dome in the world.
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2022-07-18 18:45
Faulty tiles to be removed from majestic Imam Mosque
TEHRAN – Earlier this year and following years of restoration, scaffolding was partly taken down from the dome of the majestic Imam Mosque. However, it revealed arrays of faulty tiles, which are now pledged to be replaced with flawless ones.
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2022-06-26 18:41
Archaeologists discover Sassanid age artworks in northeast Iran
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have discovered arrays of magnificent artworks in northeast Iran, at a site that they hope will offer further clues about life during the Sassanid era (224–651).
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2022-06-17 20:00
Persian miniature offers glimpses of esthetic heights
TEHRAN – An art of exceptionally complex style, painstaking detail, and intricate narrative, Persian miniatures do not prompt an immediate response from anyone whose eyes are accustomed to rapid visual comprehension.
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2022-04-18 22:11
Tehran exhibit showcases rare Quran manuscripts
TEHRAN – A selection of rare manuscripts of the Holy Quran, which have been calligraphed and illuminated centuries ago, has been put on display in an exhibition at the Golestan Palace in Tehran.
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2022-03-11 21:00
Iranian artworks take visitors on hunt for birds of prey at U.S. show
TEHRAN – The key role birds of prey played in the arts and culture of Iran and some other nations takes the center stage at a new exhibition held at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington D.C.
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2022-03-04 17:48
Berlin show features 5,000 years of Iranian arts and culture
TEHRAN - For the first time in a Berlin institution the cultural history of Iran – from the early civilizations through to the modern era – is the focus of a major art-historical survey exhibition.
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2022-01-26 18:57
Brick minaret of Seljuk-era Mosque restored
TEHRAN – A team of restorers has finished work on the brick minaret of the congregational mosque of Zavareh, which dates from the Seljuk era (1037–1194).
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2021-12-17 18:17
Persian calligraphy wins UNESCO protected status
TEHRAN – Persian calligraphy, a symbol of hope and dignity for the predecessors of one of the world’s first civilizations, has been awarded protected status by UNESCO.
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2021-12-08 19:30
Hypostyle mosque to undergo partial restoration
TEHRAN – A new round of restoration work is scheduled to commence on Chehel Sotoun Mosque, which is a hypostyle Islamic monument in Zanjan, west-central Iran.
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2021-12-03 21:25
Berlin to host gorgeous show of Iranian arts
TEHRAN – Tomorrow, a vast collection of Iranian arts and culture will go on show at the National Museums of Berlin, to cast a rare light on 5,000 years of the history of the nation.
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2021-12-01 17:28
Istakhr, once legendary residence of Persian kings
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Istakhr was the seat of local governments and a royal residence of Persian kings during the Sassanid era. Moreover, it acquired importance as a center of priestly wisdom and orthodoxy.
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2021-11-20 22:30
Iranian handicrafts: Haft-Rang tiles
TEHRAN – The term Haft-Rang (seven-colored) tiles was first used by a royal historian of Ilkhanate to describe the technic of painting on glaze, which is still practiced today.
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2021-10-27 22:30
Off-the-beaten-path destinations: Gonbad-e Aali
TEHRAN – Built at the summit of a small desert hill, Gonbad-e Aali, which is a mudbrick domed tomb tower, is located three kilometers to the east of Abarkuh, along the road that leads to Yazd in the central Iranian plateau.
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2021-10-12 21:30
Centuries-old wooden box restored to original state
TEHRAN – An exquisite wooden box, which reportedly dates from 580 years ago, has been fully restored to its original state under the supervision of cultural heritage officials in Semnan province.
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2021-09-27 17:09
By Mohammad Mazhari
Views towards Islamic art is changing in the cultural centers of the West: professor
TEHRAN - Professor Kevin Richards, chair of the Liberal Arts Department at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, says that attitudes towards Islamic art in the West are changing.
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2021-09-12 21:54
Under one roof: 5,000 years of Iranian arts and culture that are still unknown to many
TEHRAN - Iran has been home to some of the greatest civilizations of both the ancient and medieval worlds, but these achievements are now little known outside the country.