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Mohammad-Sadegh Davari, Hamed Hoseini Dolat-Abadi, Hasan Kamali Dolat-Abadi,
year 3, Issue 10 (2-2020)
Abstract

Abstract
Lowdaricheh is a neighborhood in the town of Burkhar 9 km north of Isfahan. This monument is adjacent to the ancient cemetery, which has become a receational spot today. The northwest-southeast direction of the momument and its plan is a quadrilateral that later interferes. Due to its location 4 kilometers east of the historic city of Gaz (with settlements from the Parthian and Sassanid periods), the study of this building is important in its historical-cultural context. In this regard, while taking advantage of the archaeological survey of the Lowdaricheh quadrangle, it provided a relative understanding of the history of its construction and it’s use and as a basis for future comparative and comparative studies in the area, as one of the first studies of archaeological activity in the city. The most important research questions are the time of construction and the use of the building since its construction. According to preliminary assumptions and with a description of the plan of the building, the Lowdaricheh building of the Sassanid Period and the early Islamic centuries was considered to be religious. This research has been done by examining the history of the building in historical texts, evaluating the materials and decorative elements of the building, analyzing the architectural plan and comparing it with other neighboring and simultaneous buildings. The results of the research indicate that the chartaqi-e- Lowdaricheh building of the Sassanid Period or Early Islamic centuries was used by the (Zarvan-Ardashir) Fire-Temple, which was built by Ardeshir Babakan after the capture of Isfahan at noon in (Khar) village. The entrance of the Islam into the area has changed it from a Fire-Temple to a Hoseiniyeh and to this day its inhabitants use it as a religious building. 
Keywords: Chartaghi, Sasanid, Early Islamic Centuries, Lowdaricheh, Burkhar County in Isfahan.

Introduction
Burkhart city is located in the central areas of Isfahan province. The Mountains Karkas of Height 3000 meters north and northeast and the rest of the area forms a relatively flat plain. The Lowdaricheh quadrangle was visited by the authors in the summer of 2014, during the enlargement of its adjacent bypass. Upon visiting the building, the four-story plan was built and immediately mapped by experts on the site and its contemporary adjacent spaces and with the permission of the Isfahan Province’s Cultural Heritage Office, some of the interior areas were peeled to identify the materials. The historical identity of the building remains unknown to this day.
Aims and Necessity of Research: To understand the identity of the building, it was attempted to provide a relative understanding of the history of construction and use of the building concerning historical texts and archaeological evidence. 
Questions and assumptions: The most important research questions are the time of construction of the building and if the evidence is found and discovered and the know- how of it’s restoration. One of the most important research questions regarding the use of the building since its construction. According to preliminary assumptions and with the outline of the building plan, the chartaqi building of the Lowdaricheh of the Sasanian period and the early Islamic centuries was considered religious. This hypothesis was confirmed by conducting research.
Method: Fortunately, with the permission of the officials of the Isfahan Cultural Heritage Bureau, supervised by the Cultural Heritage Representation of Burkhar, the plasterboard was exfoliated in some parts of the internal body. 3 phases of architecture with different techniques and materials were identified, the first phase having two different sub-phases. Finally, it is attempted to introduce the Chartaqi of Lowdaricheh with a descriptive-analytical approach, in its historical-cultural context and its spatial range, and then to perform comparative studies with a relative land-use approach and dating. 

Description and Introduction of the Building
The monument is Situated 60 meters west of the ruined aqueduct, which is one of the most important water resources in the area. The floor of the building is street well-nigh 122 cm high and all Building wall 466 cm high from level to below the dome. Is Dome height 333 cm. The dome of the Shengeh is 122 cm high. The sides of the building vary from 470 to 480 cm. The width of the current porch is 179 cm and the base of the base is 114 cm. According to the trustee of the building, the entrance to the southeast of the building was blocked by him in 1358 Hijri Shamsi, which shows the entrance to the exterior of the building. The date of blocking the northeast entrance was unclear during the layering and visibility of the materials was found to be of the second phase of the building’s architecture (mid-Islamic period - Seljuk period) and indicates that The rebuilding time is blocked due to the near and unnecessary passage, and only the opening and arch of this entrance can be seen in the interior of the building.
Exfoliation revealed that the building has three phases and several phases of architecture: 1- The first phase consists of a primary building with local materials that has a base of crushed mud and extensions of walls with 32 cm adobe and 8 Cm 2- The second period, which features with interior tile decoration, dome shingle, and shingle tile decoration. This architectural course was created due to the demolition of the original dome and with the aim of rebuilding it by a comparative study with other monuments in the Seljuk period. The materials used in this architectural, 23 × 23×5 cm mud brick, which were common materials during the renovation of the building and were used only in the dome to strengthen the mortar. In the second period of architecture, two rows of the niche have been built in the interior of the building 3- The third phase belongs to the contemporary era with materials of brick and cement to consolidate the main building created in 1358 by the trustee and other residents.

Conclusion
In this article, Lowdaricheh chartaqi is introduced with a descriptive-analytical approach in its historical-cultural context and spatial limits and then the function and history of this structure are explained using a comparative approach. Research results and evidences ranging from similarity of local building materials and plan of Lowdaricheh chartaqi with the pattern of Sasanian fire temples and Chartaqis throughout Iran as well as Marbin and Ardestān fire temples in Isfahan, orientation of Lowdaricheh Chartaqi opposite to Mecca, the absence of signs of Mihrab (the main element of religious buildings of the Islamic era), The use of local materials in construction, lack of tomb signs and the difference with rectangular vaulted tombs of Islamic period, limited interior space of chartaqi and its isolation similar to other chartaqis of Sassanid period, presence of porches and hallways around the structure before the changes made in 1358 Hijri Shamsi and its current religious use, proximity to water resource (a Qanāt is located 60 meters West of the structure), all suggest that Lowdaricheh Chartaghi was a construction from  Sassanid period or early Islamic centuries with religious usage. Upon the advent and spread of Islamic religion in this area, this structure has been preserved like many other monuments because of its religious importance and status as well as clairvoyance of Muslims relative Lowdaricheh to other religions and has changed application as a liturgical-religious structure for newly convert Muslims and is now a Hoseiniyeh. Muslims and is now a Hoseiniyeh.

Atieh Yozbashi, Seyed Reza Hoseini, Abdolreza Chareie,
year 6, Issue 21 (12-2022)
Abstract

Abstract
The reign of the Qajar dynasty is one of the most important eras of the evolution of Iranian art, especially in the form of murals. In the geographical area of Iranian cities, the connection between religion and art according to the Shiite religion of the society of this era is obvious. In the present article, an attempt has been made to identify the effective factors of geographical territory in the way of reflecting Shiite themes in the mentioned works in the important Shiite cities of the Qajar era. The authors seek to answer these questions: What are the influential factors of the geographical territory in the way of reflecting Shiite themes in the murals of religious Monuments of the Qajar era? Which cities of the Qajar era had the greatest influence in the way of reflecting Shiite themes in the murals of religious buildings of the Qajar era? The present research is developmental in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of nature and method. The method of collecting information was library and field and the method of qualitative analysis. Findings indicate that the effective factors of geographical territory in how these murals are reflected are included in these sections: the refuge of the Prophet’s family in mountainous areas, the rule of the Zaidi Alawites, the rule of Sadat Marashi, the formalization of the Shiite religion in the Safavid era, religious architecture Iran, the support of princes for Shiite art, pilgrimage to places on pilgrimage. The results of the research show that the geographical territory of each religious building is a link between indigenous architecture and the religious view of Islam to the Shiite religion.
Keywords: Qajar, Religious Monuments, Murals, Qajar Politics, Shiite Themes.

Introduction
Statement of the problem: The historical investigation of the developments of the Qajar period is very important due to the scope and intellectual, cultural, religious and political diversity and due to the continuity of its results until the present day. Religious buildings are one of the most basic structural and formative elements of cities. The continuity of the presence of religious buildings in the shape of the city has been known since the dawn of the first cities and has been intertwined with the life of the cities until today. In the historical context of Iranian cities, religious buildings as an important use with various functions have played a basic role in shaping urban spaces and hierarchies, and the link between religion, culture and politics with art is found in different spaces in Islamic cities. Examining these relationships with works of art is a topic that provides a wide field for research. Islam in general and Shia religion in particular are the creators of unique works of art in the field of architecture, such as takayas and saqanfars. Religious mural painting in connection with the formalization of Shi’ism in the beginning of the Safavid period and in the Qajar era, because the Qajar rule is one of the most important periods in the evolution of Iranian art, especially in the form of mural painting. In this era, due to developments after the constitution, religious painting was mainly limited to folk paintings. This particular type of mural painting is aimed at popular artists. These artists have acquired the themes of their works from popular beliefs and beliefs.
Objectives and Necessity of the Research: The research was carried out with the aim of knowing the effective factors of the geographical territory in the way of reflecting the themes in the murals of the religious buildings of Qajar cities. In this research, the wall paintings of the religious buildings of the mosque, the saqanfars and the tekke of the important Qajar cities are examined with an emphasis on the Shia themes of folk art, as well as the study of the role of the Shia religion and its development in mural painting under the influence of historical and geographical conditions in the Qajar period, which is a necessity in the study. The valuable effects of its wall paintings are noted.

Methods
The current research is developmental in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of nature and method. The method of collecting information is library and field. The most important tool for collecting information is the preparation of an ID card, the use of tables and forms made by researchers, observation cards and visual documents. The research community, among dozens of murals in numerous religious buildings, 14 murals from among 6 historical and religious monuments of Qajar era Iran from the provinces of Mazandaran (2 murals from Babylon and 4 murals from Babolsar), Kermanshah (6 murals) and Fars (2 murals). It is purposefully selected. The authors have examined the most representative samples in a selective manner (non-probability sampling) based on the factor of Shia religion and geographical location using the qualitative data analysis method.
First, the themes and factors of the emergence of numerous themes in the murals of religious buildings of the Qajar era are discussed. Then, the effective factors of the geographical territory in the way the themes are reflected in the murals of the religious buildings of this era are evaluated and read. In this essay, an attempt is made to study the wall paintings of Qajar era religious buildings, which represent a relationship between art and geographical location, with a methodical scientific and structural approach.

Discussion  
Factors have caused the emergence of numerous religious and non-religious themes in the murals of religious buildings of the Qajar era. Among these factors can be mentioned: the shock of the rule of the rulers, the tendency to ancient Iran, relations with Europe, the constitutional movement, the need for spiritual space, the need for a religious hero, alignment with the function of religious buildings, belief in propaganda and dissemination Shiite religion, messaging based on Quranic stories and narrations, instruction and lessons from the life events of the Imams.
Shiism as one of the Islamic religions was created almost at the same time with the advent of Islam. The main claim of this religion was the legitimacy of the succession of Imam Ali (AS) after Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which according to the followers of Shiism, the Prophet had publicly announced this issue in the event of Ghadir Khumm in the last year of his life. This religion has always been in the minority in terms of the number of followers and this issue has undergone serious changes in its continuation until today. (Kowsari, 1390: 9 and 35) One of the influential factors in the emergence of various themes in the murals of religious buildings of the Qajar era is the geographical territory; This factor also has factors that have been effective in the way of reflecting the Shiite (religious) and non-religious themes in the murals of religious buildings of the Qajar era (Table 1). Factors such as attention and importance as the origins of ancient Iranian art and the increase of trade and cultural exchanges and correspondence with other nations by placing some cities on the trade route are factors that have been effective in reflecting non-religious themes, but in this article the most important themes. Shiites are being explored.

Conclusion 
The geographical territory of every religious building is the connection of native architecture with the ritual attitude of Islam to Shiism, so the wall paintings of religious buildings of the Qajar era were created from the ritual transformations of Shiism and influenced by the culture and political developments of the society of their time. According to the findings of the research, the answers to the questions can be stated as follows:
What are the effective factors of geographical territory in the way themes are reflected in the murals of religious buildings of the Qajar era? One of the influential factors in the appearance of numerous themes in the murals of religious buildings of the Qajar era is geographical territory, this factor also has factors that have been effective in the way of reflecting the themes of the murals of religious buildings of the Qajar era. The most important factors include the following: decisive historical events (refuge of the Prophet’s family to the mountainous areas from the evil of the Caliphs of Baghdad, the presence of the Zaydi Alawites and the establishment of their government in 250 AH, the rule of Sadat Marashi of the Shiite religion in the 8th and 9th centuries AH ., the formalization of the Shiite religion in the Safavid era, Islamic-Shiite religious architecture in Iran), princes’ support of Shiite art in prominent cities, pilgrimages to religious places with some cities being on the pilgrimage route, the manifestation of folk beliefs of different cities on murals. s, attention and importance as the origins of ancient Iranian art, the influence of lithographic books and the increase of commercial and cultural exchanges and correspondence with other nations with the location of some cities on the trade route (Table 1).
What was the way of reflecting Shiite themes in the murals of religious buildings in different cities of the Qajar era? The manifestation of Shia themes and topics in all the murals of different cities was not the same, according to the nature and climatic characteristics of that city, they were a more suitable source and platform for the manifestation of such themes. For example, the cities of Mazandaran, Gilan and Kermanshah have been effective in reflecting Shiite themes in Qajar era wall paintings, considering the conditions of their geographical territory.
Wall paintings are the borrowers of Shia spiritual heritage among the common people and have high values of Shia anthropology and sociology. All the murals are like a valuable treasure that shows the life and livelihood of the native people and contains their culture, habits, customs and beliefs. It is hoped that by identifying and introducing these works, they will respect their roots and gems more and respect themselves and their origin. Let’s come back.

Mehdi Parastar Shahri, Seyed Reza Hoseini,
year 8, Issue 30 (1-2025)
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Iranian art has consistently been shaped by various external influences throughout its history. However, a crucial aspect of these influences is the enduring preservation of character and structure-specifically, the narrative pattern inherent in Iranian art. Historically, Iranian artists have assimilated structural, technical, thematic, and content-related experiences from other cultures while maintaining their unique Iranian identity. This research aims to conduct a comparative study of the narrative pattern, a concept derived from structuralist narratology, in two significant historical periods of Iranian visual art: the reign of Shah Abbas I in Isfahan and the subsequent Pahlavi era. The significance of this study stems from the fact that Iranian painting during these two periods experienced substantial influences from European art, which in turn impacted subsequent artistic movements. Thus, we seek to address the fundamental question: What changes and transformations occurred in the narrative pattern of the Isfahan school of painting compared to that of the second Pahlavi period? Preliminary observations suggest that the modernism evident in the Isfahan school shares greater affinities with the pictorial traditions of Iran’s past, whereas the painting of the second Pahlavi period is characterized by confusion and distress. Employing a descriptive-analytical methodology alongside a comparative approach, this research utilizes documentary and library sources to develop a narrative model for the periods in question. The findings indicate that the narrative pattern in the works of modernist painters from the Isfahan school, when compared to their counterparts in the second Pahlavi period, exhibits a novel style and structure that aligns more harmoniously with the continuity of Iran’s pictorial traditions. 
Keywords: Structuralism, Narrative Pattern, Narratology, Isfahan School, Second Pahlavi Period.

Introduction
When examining the identity of Iranian art, one encounters a cohesive whole, despite the numerous changes and developments it has undergone throughout history. The ability to preserve originality while embracing desired changes is a hallmark of the resilience of Iranian culture and art since ancient times. Notably, the tumultuous era of the Mongols paradoxically gave rise to one of the most illustrious periods in Iran’s cultural and artistic history, namely the Timurid and Safavid eras. The incorporation of Chinese and Byzantine painting traditions ultimately led Iranian painting to evolve with distinct coordinates that diverged from its sources in both structure and narrative pattern. During the Safavid period, particularly within the Isfahan school, and continuing into the second Pahlavi era, the influence of European art reached its zenith. This exchange facilitated the transmission of Western culture and customs to the East, resulting in both intentional and unintentional effects. It was within this context that Iranian painting experienced significant European influences (Pakbaz, 2007: 132).
In the early 1920s, a shift in Iran’s political landscape prompted corresponding changes in the cultural atmosphere. The translation and publication of works aimed at familiarizing the Iranian intellectual community with modern European literature and philosophy became a focal point in the search for new avenues of expression. In this regard, the “Art Academy of Fine Arts,” established based on the educational standards of Paris, was inaugurated in 1941.
Artworks can be interpreted through the lens of their source text (Europe) while remaining cognizant of their destination text (Iran). These developments have led, on one hand, to a rupture with traditional narrative patterns and, on the other, to the introduction of new narrative modalities in the history of contemporary Iranian painting. The objective of this research is to investigate the evolution of narrative patterns in the painting of these two pivotal periods. By examining these developments, we can identify the underlying reasons and factors that influenced the creation and transformation of artistic conditions. Drawing on practical analyses of complex situations that have occurred in other times, strategies and plans can be formulated. Historically, Iranian art has prided itself on the influence of foreign artistic traditions. Thus, we seek to address the question: What were the changes and transformations in the narrative pattern of the Isfahan school and the second Pahlavi period? Undoubtedly, these changes encompass both positive and negative aspects, and this research aims to provide a clear depiction of their nature. On one hand, these influences have propelled Iranian painting toward development and evolution; on the other, they have led to the rejection and dissolution of certain pictorial traditions from Iran’s past.

Materials and Methods
This research is descriptive and analytical, employing a comparative approach to address the research problem. Data and works have been qualitatively analyzed based on the narrative model in structuralist narratology, particularly drawing from the theories of Vladimir Propp, a pioneering theorist in this field. Propp’s approach seeks to identify common and recurring elements across different texts to uncover deep structures. Consequently, due to the intertextual borrowing in Iranian painting from literary texts, four common elements topic, theme, motif, and tone have been selected as criteria for analyzing changes. Following the collection of data from specialized books, articles, and electronic databases, the data has been sorted and analyzed until saturation was achieved. From each period, four works that align with the theoretical framework have been selected for analysis.

Discussion and Analysis 
The findings of this research can be articulated both generally and in detail. In the comparative study of the narrative patterns in the paintings of the Isfahan school and the second Pahlavi period, there are notable similarities in terms of modernity. In both periods, artists sought to achieve a new and distinct tone, creating works that diverged from past traditions. This aspect of modernism was significantly influenced by European painting traditions prevalent during these historical periods. Another point of similarity between the two eras is the support and promotion of modernism by both the government and patrons within the context of Iranian painting. Additionally, the human figure emerges as a common and recurring theme in both periods. To gain a clearer understanding of the changes and transformations in the narrative patterns during these two periods, we can elaborate on these changes as follows: From the perspective of subject matter, the narrative patterns in the Isfahan school (as seen in the works of Reza Abbasi, Moin, and Aliquli Jabbadar) and in the second Pahlavi period (represented by Ziapour, Javadipur, and Esfandiyari) are grounded in common local themes and realistic, documented human figures. The narrative patterns in the Isfahan school, particularly in the works of Mohammad Zaman (depictions from the Shahnameh and others), reflect a return to the literary and pictorial traditions of Iran’s past, as illustrated in the works of Hossein Kazemi (depicting minors of the Safavid period).
The themes employed in the narrative models of Isfahan school painters are diverse, encompassing various themes such as lyrical and poetic elements, documentary aspects, and a blend of Iranian and Western influences. In contrast, painters of the second Pahlavi period opted for a more uniform approach, drawing primarily from local and modern Iranian themes in their works. Regarding motifs, the works of Isfahan school painters predominantly utilize defined lines and a limited color palette. Conversely, the motifs in the works of second Pahlavi period painters often feature abstract forms and innovative techniques. In terms of narrative tone, the works of Isfahan school painters, particularly those of Reza Abbasi and Moin Moser, are characterized by a calm and distinctly Iranian structure and style. In contrast, the works of Mohammad Zaman and Aliquli Jabbadar tend toward European naturalism. During the second Pahlavi period, the narrative tone in the works of Ziapour, Javadipur, and Esfandiyari is heavily influenced by European painting styles, including Cubism and Expressionism.

Conclusion
In summary, the narrative pattern in the Isfahan school of painting, influenced by European artistic traditions, shows greater alignment with Iran’s past visual traditions. Conversely, the narrative pattern in the painting of the second Pahlavi period is associated with confusion and distress regarding Iranian structure and identity.


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