Iran Press/ Iran news: According to Iranpress, among these arts, seven-colored tile has a special place and is known as one of the most original and eye-catching Iranian arts. An art that has now received an international and geographical indication and world registration.
The history of tile work in Iran goes back thousands of years, but the flourishing of seven-colored tile art should be attributed to the Safavid era.
Isfahan became the capital of Iran during this historical period, and the Safavid kings, by supporting artists, turned this city into the center of Iranian art and architecture.
The use of seven-colored tiles in historical buildings of Isfahan, such as Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Imam Mosque (Abbasi Mosque), and Ali Qapo Mansion, shows the glory of this art to the world.
The original carvings and paintings with pleasant colors in Isfahan's seven-colored tile are so beautiful that they dazzle the eyes of every tourist.
Professor Mehdi Pakdel is one of the pioneers of seven-colored tile art in Isfahan.
The works of this Iranian artist can be seen in many historical buildings in Isfahan, such as the Imam Mosque (Abbasi Mosque) and the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, as well as in the architecture of the shrines of Imam Hossein (PBUH.), Hazrat Abulfazl (PBUH.), Samarra, Kadhimayn, and Syria.
The seven-colored tile of Isfahan is a relic of the history and glory of Iran, which was created with the elegance and art of Iranians and still retains its brilliance.
Foreign tourists choose Isfahan as the first destination of their trip to Iran to see the splendor of Iranian art and architecture and enjoy the grandeur of Iranian civilization in Isfahan which is titled as half of the world's beauty.
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