Decorating artwork such as pottery and murals with flower and bird imprints flourished from the Qajar period onward.
As it was refined, this flower-and-bird design gained an exclusive status as a genuine Islamic-Iranian art. It has been widely used in all traditional Iranian art, especially given the trend to portray ancient history in national art and culture. The flower-and-bird style is also a category of Persian miniature art. It has been used in many art forms such as miniatures, calligraphy, geometric designs and book illustrations.
Flower & Birds surrounded by Tasheer
Technique: Gouache and watercolour
Original size: 35cm by 30cm
Year: 2004
The outline has been done with handmade Persian ink. After the pigment was applied, smoke was used for the background. This is a traditional technique in Persian painting. In this work, the Islimi decoration is combined with the flower-and-bird design.
Original size: 35cm by 30cm
Year: 2004
The outline has been done with handmade Persian ink. After the pigment was applied, smoke was used for the background. This is a traditional technique in Persian painting. In this work, the Islimi decoration is combined with the flower-and-bird design.
Flower and Birds on Oval
Technique: Gouache and watercolour
The outline has been done with handmade Persian ink.
Original size: 42cm by 50cm
Year: 2004
When birds are portrayed with flowers, it represents the relationship between the lover and the beloved. This is the reason it is used for the first page of the Quran and the entrance doors to some mosques. This artwork has been done in an ellipse.
The outline has been done with handmade Persian ink.
Original size: 42cm by 50cm
Year: 2004
When birds are portrayed with flowers, it represents the relationship between the lover and the beloved. This is the reason it is used for the first page of the Quran and the entrance doors to some mosques. This artwork has been done in an ellipse.
Flower and Birds: Carnation & Iris I
Technique: Gouache and watercolour
Original size: 21cm by 29cm
Year: 2002
Flower and bird motifs florished in the Qajar period. As in other Persian traditional paintings, straight lines are avoided; instead, the lines flow in a circular manner. This piece features a carnation, which is one of the specific flowers frequently used in this style of art.
Original size: 21cm by 29cm
Year: 2002
Flower and bird motifs florished in the Qajar period. As in other Persian traditional paintings, straight lines are avoided; instead, the lines flow in a circular manner. This piece features a carnation, which is one of the specific flowers frequently used in this style of art.
Flower and Birds: Carnation & Iris II
Technique: Gouache and watercolour
Original size: 21cm by 29cm
Year: 2002
Flower and bird motifts flourished in the Qajar period. As in other Persian traditional paintings, straight lines are avoided; instead, the lines flow in a circular manner. This piece features an iris, which is another one of the specific flowers frequently used in this style of art.
Original size: 21cm by 29cm
Year: 2002
Flower and bird motifts flourished in the Qajar period. As in other Persian traditional paintings, straight lines are avoided; instead, the lines flow in a circular manner. This piece features an iris, which is another one of the specific flowers frequently used in this style of art.
