تجلي تخيل مقدس در نقش مايه هاي سفال و سراميك اسلامي

Manifestation of Holy Vision in Islamic Pottery and Ceramics Designs

The design of Islamic pottery is a reminder of some familiar forms that have roots in Iranian Ancient myths and literature and the repeated usage of these designs after ancient times revives some forgotten memories for people that is in their subconscious. In fact the Iranian art and culture that has flourished in the Islamic period is the continuation of their beliefs and thoughts in the past. In fact many designs in Art works came from holly visions of Ancient Iran. Because of this we will first define the holly vision then explain about its differences and then its place in Ancient Iran. Even today the holly vision still remains in then Iranianʹs subconscious and it shows itself as fine minute designs in Art works especially in pottery and ceramics during the Islamic ages. You can see this holly vision in different periods of history. Iranian artists like to present spiritual and mythical meanings as symbols and ciphers placed in the form of beautiful designs. In this essay we will consider the designs which have some signs or symbols of holly vision in Islamic ceramics and pottery.