Recognizing the Layering Wall Decorations of Safavid Palaces in Isfahan and its Regeneration for Newer Usages

Abstract

Problem Definition: Layering is considered as a type of wall painting art in a number of architectural remains of structures related to the Safavid era particularly the palaces of Isfahan including Aliqapo, Chehelston, and Hasht Behesht. The article attempts to show the recognition of this art, implementation methods, and applications during its trial in decorative, applied, and new fields. For this intention, this art can be applied for newer purposes with the aid of implemented examples.Objective: The aim of this research is to regenerate traditional Iranian art in novel fields in order to expand Iranian handicrafts.Research Method: The present research is conducted qualitatively following a descriptive-analytical approach based on field studies such as photography, face-to-face interviews, and library resources.Results: Layering long applied in the past along with decorations such as carving (Koshtehbori), mirror work, painting, and plastering in wall paintings is currently applied in newer fields such as interior decoration and decorative paintings. This method has been implemented to regenerate and continue the Iranian visual culture by taking into account the rank of designs and their usage in more recent fields. The authors have prototyped newer applications, such as making exquisite decorative packages and boxes and alike products.

Keywords

• layering. safavi. isfahan. mural painting