History of wood mosaics
In fact, the word “mosaic” is a very original and enduring art that has been very popular among the Iranian people in the past and still has a special beauty. This art, which is made of colorful and valuable wood, is sometimes used in items such as ivory or oysters to achieve the desired beauty and attract many tourists from all over the country.
Wood mosaic can be one of the most beautiful wood and handicraft industries in Iran. This wooden and special art has a special place among the arts of Isfahan in Iran and is one of the best and most diverse works in the world by those Iranians. In fact, the art is to create different types of colors and patterns.
According to the category of the Cultural Heritage Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, wooden sculptures are classified under the category of works and the section of wood cutting and have placed many sub-categories in their hearts.
This art has been created from the combination and integration of many wooden arts, and the juxtaposition of woods has created a special effect in these works; This means that raw wood from the beautiful spruce tree was used in the construction of the mosaics, but the art is also widely used in other trees, meaning that a mosaic work is a combination of several trees in nature.
For example, carved wood art (inlaid) and mosaic can be used jointly in a work and a lasting work in the history of Iran.
Due to the fact that wood is a relatively unstable material and has a relatively short lifespan in nature, it may be due to events that occur over time for the wood effect, or even natural or human factors that affect it. , They must be diligent in collecting and maintaining these works, and because of the difficulty in production, they must be kept out of the reach of insects.
As a result, beautiful and important monuments from different historical periods have been left in Iran. However, researchers consider different times as the source of the construction of wooden sculptures in Iran.
The wood mosaic is said to have been inspired by the tile industry. In other words, when the tile industry began to collapse, the art of wood mosaic began to grow and peak. The art of mosaicism appeared during the patriarchal era and reached its peak in the eighteenth century.
One of the most beautiful historical monuments left since then is the Soltanieh Dome. Other examples of mosaic art include the red dome of Margha, another historical monument from the time of the Ilkhans. But in general, we can say that one of the most beautiful examples of it during the Timurid period is the dome of Soltanieh.
Another view of these arts is that wood art, such as mosaic, is not a technique and is inspired by the art of tiling and has many drawbacks. The carpenter not only works with wood, but also recognizes and recognizes the texture of the wood. At the same time, he learns woodworking techniques and uses them in his work.
There is another quote from India, China and the Islamic Republic of Iran that states that 3,000 years ago, the Egyptians were the first to understand the value and benefits of the types of wood and equipment needed to make chairs.
In 1309, the first traditional workshops were established by Professor Hossein Taherzadeh Behzad to teach and protect Iran’s national art and protect construction in Iran. The first educational subject in this series was a carpentry workshop under the supervision of Professor Ahmad Emami and his sons Khalil and Ali.
The following year, in 1310, a logging network was added to the previous workshop and expanded. The workshop was supported by mosaic masters and their supporters, including: Shah Mirzadi, Ahmad Rana, Zabol, Visa, Haj Gholam Ali, and was performed in 1991 by Professor Kamal Mirtaibi. Currently, this position is under the responsibility of Professor Malala in the Cultural Heritage Organization.
The oldest piece of this art was found in the city of Susan in Zabul. Overall, this work is a wooden comb that carries geometric patterns dating back to the fifth millennium BC.
Some believe that the shoulder belonged to foreign travelers who passed through the city, but research has shown that its design is completely Iranian. Based on this, it can be said that Iran has been the founder of this work of art in the history of world art.
