The Artistic Cultureof Iran

Made by: Roy Lavi

What is the artistic culture of Iran? Provide examples of Iranian art, music and literature. Explain how Iranian music, art, and literature have impacted the citizens of

Iran, the U.S., and/or the the rest of the world.

Iranian Art• Iran has been a rural culture for a very long time• The people of Iran enjoy nature immensely• Iranian Art is one of the richest art heritages in world history• There are many types of art in Iran, including architecture, painting, weaving, pottery,

calligraphy, metalworking and stonemasonry• Their carpet weaving shows the culture and customsof its people and their feelings• The Iranian people have shown a unique art to the world

• Examples of Artists: Siah Armajani, Pouran Jinchi, Shirin Neshat

Iranian Music• The people of Iran prefer Classical, Orchestra, Pop, Rock, and Rap songs• They like Religious music such as; Zoroatrian music and Sufism Tazieh• Iranian Music can influence the Country by influencing opinions andCausing hate/love for certain people

• Examples: Be Khatere Man, Toro Khoda

Iranian Literature

• Iranian Literature is one of the world’s oldest and most well-known literature

• It goes back to around two and a half millennia, although much of it has been lost

• Their Literature is the best expression of their genius• The Literature of Turkey and India were developed under its

influence

• Examples: Ferdowsi, Hafiz, Attar, Nizami, Sanai

Bibliography

• "Encyclopædia Iranica." RSS. N.p., 20 Feb. 2009. Web. 03 Feb. 2013.

• Seif, Asad. "Islam and Poetry in Iran." Islam and Poetry in Iran. Asad Seif, 2002-2003. Web. 03 Feb. 2013.

• Ekhtiar, Maryam. "Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History." Modern and Contemporary Art in Iran. Marika Sardar, n.d. Web. 03 Feb. 2013.