Thursday, November 30, 2017

Scrutinize Persian Art, from the Large to the Miniature



Iranian art has engendered great public interest and involvement, resulting in the consistent production of monumental and spectacular works. One of the most enduringly Persian art which is flourished in Safavid era is miniature. A richly detailed painting which depicts religious or mythological themes and can only be achieved with a very fine hand is known as miniature. These delicate, lush paintings are typically visually stunning and many of them are quite small, but they feature rich and complex scenes. Content and form are fundamental elements of Persian miniature painting, and miniature artists are renowned for their modest and subtle use of color. Many of the mythological creatures depicted in early Persian art, for example, bear a striking resemblance to animals in Chinese myth. Over time, however, Persian artists developed their own style, themes, and distinctive features. The allure of Persian miniature painting lies in its absorbing complexities and in the surprising way it speaks to large questions about the nature of art and the perception of its masterpieces. Mahmoud Farshchian, a world renowned master of Persian painting and miniatures, has played a decisive role in introducing Iranian miniature art to the international art scene.

A richly detailed painting which depicts religious or mythological themes and can only be achieved with a very fine hand is known as miniature
Miniature painting of Chehelsotoon Palace,Isfahan





Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Marvelous Hengam Island



Islands are one of the most stunning attractions in the planet sand where you can relax under rustling palms and gaze at a serene blue sea. The exotic islands offer an exceptional opportunity to get away from daily routine and immerse yourself in a mixture of nature, wildlife, history and culture. The Persian Gulf, surround southern Iran and needless to say that, give a special beauty to our country. There are four smaller islands near Qeshm Island adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz, which are called Hengam, Larak, Hormuz and Naz. We want to take you on a boat and pass through the waters of the Persian Gulf to represent Hengam Island, one of the most spectacular islands in our country. This truncated cone-shaped island off the southern coast of Qeshm is surrounded by impressive soft-coral reefs that offer great diving. This calcareous and generally low-lying island is also known for its wildlife, including birds, gazelles and dolphins. The main sights of Hengam are the English harbor buildings along with the coal storage, the Portuguese shipwrecks, and aquatic animals such as turtles, dolphins, corals, and sharks. The main economic activity of Hengam friendly people is fishing. Sand-covered coasts of the Island is a good place where visitors can rest and enjoy eating seafood in simple eateries.

This calcareous and generally low-lying island is also known for its wildlife, including birds, gazelles and dolphins.
Hengam Island,Qeshm,Iran

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Choobi Bridge or Joobi Bridge: That is the Question



Bridges have long been constructed as a means of decoration, in addition to the convenience of transportation that they provide. Iran in particular, has several examples of beautifully designed bridges that are seen as icons in the world of construction and design.  While there are some bridges in Iran of different sizes, some are more famous than the others. One of the oldest bridges in Iran, with a simple structure is pol- choobi in Isfahan. The bridge is about 4 meters in width and 147 meters in length which is built between the two bridges of Si-o-se pol and Khaju Bridge .The Bridge which connected the royal gardens on the two sides of the river was a private pass way for the royal family and important visitors but not intended for public use. Windows of this building opens to different river sides and the visitors can get a spectacular view of the bridges from. The actual name is Joobi (having a raceway) which refers to the 21 water canals along the bridge which carried water to the other side. The current name Choobi, (Wooden) is the wrong pronunciation of the name which was popularized by the local people in the past century. If you are interested in visiting this footbridge, Uppersia suggests you to join Isfahan Free tour.

  One of the oldest bridges in Iran, with a simple structure is pol- choobi in Isfahan. The bridge is about 4 meters in width and 147 meters in length which is built between the two bridges of Si-o-se pol and Khaju Bridge .
Choobi Bridge in Isfahan, Iran