Manifestation of Islamic Decorative Arts in the Architecture of Gonbad-e- Kabood and Gonbad-e- Ghaffariyeh
Manifestation of Islamic Decorative Arts in the Architecture of Gonbad-e- Kabood and Gonbad-e- Ghaffariyeh

Summary/Abstract: The construction of tombs in the era of Islamic architecture isusually considered as being a manifestation of beliefs and rituals related to thehonoring of the dead, along with other religious buildings, including mosques.The various structural methods of the tombs have been influenced by variedcultural and material factors. However, contrasting opinions and votes havebeen allocated to the issue of tombs laws in Islamic jurisprudence. At any rate,a foregone conclusion is that the presence of a large number of these buildingsin many Islamic countries emphasises their special position in the Islamicsociety. Different types of Islamic decorative arts can be studied in accordancewith the importance of the most beautiful historical domes of Iran, namelyKabood and Ghafarieh domes. This research is based on the study of someapplied elements, such as tiling (Kashi Kari) and brickwork, as well as some ofthe architectural elements in the domes of Maragheh, like polo, which have notbeen observed in other Iranian buildings.

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