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The lower walls of the mosque are covered with Iznik tiles, a style of tilework named after their main production center, Iznik (ancient Nicaea).
The Sultan Ahmet Mosque (Turkish: Sultan Ahmet Camii) was designed by the architect Sedefhar Mehmet Aga on behalf of Sultan Ahmed I (1603-1617).
The nickname "Blue Mosque" is mainly internationally used because of the many blue tiles from the town of İznik (İznik ceramics) that can be seen on the inside of the mosque. The outside of the mosque is gray in color.
The mosque was built as a highlight of the Ottoman Empire and architecture. However, the mosque still has many of the features of the Byzantine architecture of the Hagia Sophia, which stands next to it.
Aviva's Surrey House, now a Grade I listed building, was designed by George Skipper as the headquarters of the Norwich Union Life Insurance Society.
This photo shows part of the "Marble Hall" - the impressive entrance from Surrey Street, adorned with a rich variety of types of marble, including some from an order originally intended for the Roman Catholic cathedral in Westminster.
One of our local papers published an interesting article in 2010...
Standing in the public square, or Maidan, the entrance-iwan (gateway) to the mosque takes the form of a semicircle, resembling a recessed half-moon and measuring 27 meters in height, the arch framed by turquoise ornament and decorated with rich stalactite tilework, a distinct feature of Persian Islamic architecture.
Taken @Naqsh-e Jahan square, Esfahan, Iran
WEEK 8 – S Perkins Kroger Revisited, Part I
It was much easier to get this pic, since it was facing the ground! My aim here is to show that the décor extends to the floor as well. Namely, those checkered tiles are the same ones as on the walls! This was directly in front of the deli, I believe. Other sections have some cool flooring as well, like frozen foods.
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These places are public so these photos are too, but just as I tell where they came from, I'd appreciate if you'd say who :)
【Isfahan, Iran】 Densely decorated ceiling tiles in the Imam mosque of Isfahan in a masterful representation of the concept of Oneness or Tawhid in Islam, and the fusion of the creation's diversity in its Creator and Sustainer.
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The shot belongs to the tomb of Sayyed Mohammad, a religious leader which is killed and then burnt by the governer of Neyshabur city, after that he is called Mahroogh which in arabic means bernt.
His tomb is located in Neyshabur City.
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Ireland’s mosaic in the grounds of Nazareth’s Annunciation Basilica; Armenia’s contribution can be seen to the left (actually from the Armenian community in the USA – the Roman Catholic population of the Republic of Armenia is miniscule.)
Different countries have contributed a mosaic or tilework of the Blessed Virgin Mary, reflecting national artistic styles, to the Annunciation Basilica. Sixteen are inside on the walls of the Upper Church; at least another forty-three, of which this is one, are on the walls of the grounds.
The Basilica of the Annunciation (Arabic: كنيسة البشارة, Hebrew: כנסיית הבשורה), is a Roman Catholic church in Nazareth. It is one of two claimants to the site of the Annunciation – in which angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary and announced that she would give birth to Jesus. It was established over what Catholic tradition holds to be the site of the house of the Virgin Mary.
Tradition holds that a church on this site was commissioned by Emperor Constantine I, whose mother, Saint Helena, helped to found churches commemorating important events in Jesus Christ's life; certainly a church is known to have been in existence on this site by around 570. Other buildings followed on the same site.
The current basilica, however, is a a sort of magnificently triumphalist Vatican II brutalism in reinforced concrete. Designed by the Italian architect Giovanni Muzio in the Italian Brutalism style, and built by the Israeli building firm Solel Boneh, it was erected from 1960–9. The interior colour and light is simply magnificent.
It is a two-storey complex build over the site of earlier Byzantine, Crusader, and Ottoman churches. The lower level contains the Grotto of the Annunciation, believed by many Christians to be the remains of the original childhood home of Mary; while the Upper church is the main site in which pilgrim groups celebrate mass. Inside and outside the Cathedral are images of Mary from countries around the world.
Pope Paul VI celebrated Mass in the new church during his trip to the Holy Land in 1964, before the basilica was completed five years later. Used by the Latin parish, it remains under the control of the Franciscans. It is the largest Christian Church building or sanctuary in the Middle East under the supervision of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches.
[Tehran, Iran] The rich and dense decorations on the base of a hall of the 19th century Golestan palace of Tehran, used by the Qajar dynasty to rule over Iran, displaying beautiful marble carving patterns and turquoise tileworks characteristic of Muslim art and architecture.
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shiraz is the capital of Fars province, one of the most beautiful, historical cities in the world. Farsi (Persian or Parsi) the language of Ancient Fars (Pars), has become the official language of Iran (Persia).
Shiraz with more than 850,000 inhabitants situated in southwestern Iran, in the inland around 200 km from the Persian Gulf, at an elevation of 1,800 metres above sea level.
Different people have lived in the Fars province such as the Aryans, the Samis and the Turks, who worked together to form the Iranian culture.
The first Capital of Fars, some 2500 years ago, was Pasargad. It was also the capital of Achaemenid King Cyrus the Great. The ceremonial capital of his successor, Darius I (or Darius the Great), and his son Xerxes, was Persepolis. Today, only the ruins of these two capitals remain. Stakhr was another capital of Fars. It was established by the Sassanids and lasted until Shiraz finally assumed the role of the regional capital.
Shiraz is also the birthplace and resting place of the great Persian poets HAFEZand Saadi. There are two remarkable monuments in Shiraz. One is dedicated to Hafez, the master of Persian lyrical poetry. The other one is dedicated to Sa'adi, the author of the famous Golestan, a book of sonnets called the Garden of Roses.
Khwajeh Shams al-Din Muhammad Hafez-e Shirazi (also spelled Hafiz) (خواجه شمسالدین محمد حافظ شیرازی in Persian) was an Persian mystic and poet. He was born sometime between the years 1310-1337 in Shiraz (Persia), Iran, son of a certain Baha-ud-Din.
His lyrical poems, ghazals, are noted for their beauty and bring to fruition the love, mystical, and early Sufist themes that had long pervaded Persian poetry. His work is also notable for making frequent reference to astrology and displaying a knowledge of astronomy and the zodiac
I straightened the horizontal, and that's it. It's tough to post this without a few tweaks (and I think that's the point of this week's theme), but I loved the reflection colors coupled with the tile colors.
in progress
The unique blue tiles of Isfahan's Islamic buildings, and the city's majestic bridges, contrast perfectly with the hot, dry Iranian countryside around it, Isfahan is a sight you won't forget. Not only is the architecture superb and the climate pleasant, but there's a fairly relaxed atmosphere here, compared with many other Iranian towns. It's a city for walking, getting lost in the bazaar, walking in beautiful gardens and meeting people.
The famous half-rhyme Isfahan nesf-e-jahan (Esfahan is half the world) was coined in the 16th century to express the city's grandeur. There's so much to see that you'll probably have to ration your time and concentrate on must-sees such as the Imam Mosque, a magnificent building completely covered in Isfahan's trademark pale blue tiles; This mosque is situated to the south of Naqsh-e-Jahan sq. built in the reign of shah Abbas, tile work and architecture of this Mosque is amazingly superb. Its minarets Are 48 meters high. Naghsh-e-Jahan (world picture) Square, one of the largest town square in the world. The Chehel Sotun Museum & Palace, a marvellous 17th century pavilion and a great place for a picnic; this palace is another building dating back to the Safavid period, built amidst a vast garden covering an area of 67000 sq m. The building has a veranda with 18 pillars and a large pool in front of it. Being mirrored in the still water of the pool, the pillars create a beautiful view. The wall painting in the interior of the building is superlative in their kind.Ali Qapoo Palace Situated to the west of Naghsh-e-Jahan Sq. belongs to the Safavid period. It was used for the reception of the Ambassadors and envoys from other Countries. Ali Qapoo is a six-storied plasterwork and paintings of which are extremely impressive. and the Vank Cathedral, the historic focal point of the Armenian church in Iran. Taking tea in one of the teahouses under the bridges is also an essential part of the Isfahan experience.
Isfahan is about 400km (250ml) south of Tehran.
The shot belongs to the tomb of Sayyed Mohammad, a religious leader which is killed and then burnt by the governer of Neyshabur city, after that he is called Mahroogh which in arabic means bernt.
His tomb is located in Neyshabur City.
Saw some amazing tileworks and woodcrafting in Yazd. Originally settled 5000 years ago, Yazd has an interesting mix of people, 10% of whom follow the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism. With its winding lanes, forest of badgirs, mud-brick houses and delightful places to stay, Yazd is a 'don't miss' destination. On a flat plain ringed by mountains, the city is wedged between the northern Dasht-e Kavir and southern Dasht-e Lut and is every inch a city of the desert. It may not have the big-ticket sights of Esfahan or Shiraz, but, with its atmospheric alleyways and centuries of history, it exceeds both in its capacity to enchant. Yazd warrants a lazy approach – rambling around the maze of historic lanes, popping into random teahouses or pausing to work out calligraphic puzzles in the city's exquisite tilework.
Azulejo tilework, rescued from a ruined convent. The Lebrija Palace is a 16th-century mansion, remodeled in 1914 by a countess with an interest in archaeology. The lines between professional archaeologist, amateur archaeologist, treasure hunter and antiquarian were all a bit blurry back then, but she amassed an impressive collection that is beautifully displayed in her former home, a work of art in its own right.
The importance of tilework in Persian architecture arises from two important factors; first the need to weatherproof the simple clay bricks used in construction, and secondly the need to ornament the buildings. Tilework was used to emphasise certain motifs such as the ascending and descending patterns in the dome of the Sheikh Lotfallah mosque, and to emphasise transitional points in the design either by providing a patterned panel or border, or by incorporating calligraphy.
Two main types of tilework developed. The mosaic tilework formed by incorporating single colour tiles into the design and the so called cuerda seca technique where a range of colours is used on individual, generally square shaped tiles. This latter form developed extensively during the 17th century, Safavid dynasty, as the quality of glazes improved and because it was significantly cheaper to produce.
The principle colours used were blue, yellow, turquoise, pink, aubergine and green. These seven colours gave rise to the name haft rang - which literally means "seven colours"
Lovely bit of tenement tilework, Alexandra Parade, Glasgow #tiles #tenement #tenementtiles #decorativetiles #glasgow #alexandraparade
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Oakland, CA. Designed by famous California architect, Julia Morgan. 1912. Now housing part of Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.
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Polychrome tile is a major feature of the building's limited decorations. A Maltese Cross was the King's Daughters' symbol--see top of lamp.
The Great Mosque of Paris was founded in 1926 as a token of the French people's gratitude to Muslims from France's colonial empire who fought against the Germans in WWI, 100,000 of whom were killed.
"The Iranian Mosque (also known as the Ali ibn Abi Talib Iranian Mosque) is a Shia mosque located near the old Textile Souk in the Bur Dubai district.
The mosque is inspired by Persian architecture and is notable for its colorful exterior and interior. A striking characteristic of its outer walls is extensive Persian azure blue colored faience tilework in floral motifs as well as curvilinear twirls in a riot of colors like red, green, yellow, and white. Islamic calligraphy from the Quran is inscribed in rosettes, amidst swirls in colors of green, yellow, red and white.
Built in quasi-Fatimid style, it’s reminiscent in appearance, if not quite in size, of the great mosques of Cairo. But medieval appearances are deceptive – the mosque was actually built in 1979."
Dubai. 2013
Outside a Virgin Maria on the exterior wall in blue tilework, the so-called azulejos, It was completed in 1940 to celebrate 800 years of the Women`s Catholic Movement.
This is a small conventual church. The place of honor on the High Altar is a venerable statue of Our lady of Mt. Carmel (1704)
When the last surviving nun died in 1854, the convent was used by the Ministry of War as a military hospital.
Today, the 3rd order of Carmelites (a lay association) maintains watch over the site and are more than happy if you want to visit the upper choir (1 euro), other than that the visit is free and this is a perfect place to rest and reflect upon the good and glorious works of earlier times - as well as your great good fortune to be able to visit here and enjoy this tiny jewel of Portuguese patrimony.
To my understanding it houses now a religious institution that works as a children’s home named Lar de Santa Estefania.
Seville, Spain.
"The Plaza de España ("Spain Square", in English) is a plaza in the Parque de María Luisa (Maria Luisa Park), in Seville, Spain. It was built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. It is a landmark example of Regionalism Architecture, mixing elements of the Baroque Revival, Renaissance Revival and Moorish Revival (Neo-Mudéjar) styles of Spanish architecture.
The center of it is Parque de María Luisa, designed in a "Moorish paradisical style", with a half mile of tiled fountains, pavilions, walls, ponds, benches, and exhedras; lush plantings of palms, orange trees, Mediterranean pines, and stylized flower beds. Numerous buildings were constructed in the park to provide spaces for the exhibition."
This and other architecture and fountains were the influence for the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, Seville's sister city.
Detail of Islamic tilework at the Museu de Ceramic in Barcelona, Spain. This is from Seville and dates from the 16th century Mudejar period (ie Muslim work under Christian rule). Once again (see other examples in my Islamic Art set), we see the design work revolving around the eight point star in this picture!
Muslims ruled Spain from the 8th century to end of 16th century and introduced their language, customs, music, poetry, sciences, irrigation system etc here, which then spread to the rest of Europe and the world (notably Latin America). Even after Muslim rule ended in 1492 the influence of Islamic things continued (eg ceramics, Islamic designs, such as the eight point star:-)
Barcelona is a beautiful city and I had wanted to spend more time in the historic centre around the Ramblas, but with my interest in Islamic designs, I had to visit the Ceramic Museum, which I recommend highly! There's a lovely park around the museum where one can sit and contemplate life while having lunch:-)
Isfahan boasts tilework so dense and seductive that if you gaze at it too long, you feel slightly drugged. Swirling calligraphy and precise geometries are often unexpectedly paired with bright floral patterns.
The arches in the octagonal chamber in the Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque are outlined in a thick bright turquoise tile “rope” and framed with wide swaths of white calligraphy of Koranic verses on the deepest of blue. The glazed and unglazed ceiling tiles of the main dome change color with the time of day. If you’re lucky, you’ll see the rays of sunlight penetrating the center of the dome reveal themselves as a peacock’s tail.
Seafood. Tilework is from Acme.
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The royal mosque, formerly called the Masjed-e-Shah was the crowning architectural achievement of Shah Abbas I who built it to complete the magnificent central square of Isfahan. The mosque is celebrated for the magnificence of its haft rang tilework and staggers the visitor with its opulence and inventiveness. Shah Abbas sadly died before it was completed, although he put enormous pressure on his builders and architects.
Some uncertainty surrounds the date on which the Mosque was started. According to Chardin work had begun in 1590, but other sources say that Shah Abbas I laid the first stone himself in the spring of 1611. 'Ali Reza, the great calligrapher, who was responsible for the inscriptions in the mosque, dated the main entrance in 1616, but work was clearly unfinished as there are records of orders being placed as late as 1630. The architect was Ostad Abu'l-Qasim. There are estimated to be 18 million bricks in the building and the rivetments are said to contain 472,500 tiles.
It represents the peak of Iranian architecture, later mosques such as the Masjed-e-Hakim are either derivative, in this case of Seljuk originals, or overly influenced by European designs as in the case of the 19th century Masjed-e-Sayyed. The great dome of Madrasa Mader-e-Shah, The Royal Theological College, which was completed towards the end of the Safavid period in 1714 derives its inspiration and splendour from this one, but the remainder of the complex is disappointing
The importance of tilework
The importance of tilework in Persian architecture arises from two important factors; first the need to weatherproof the simple clay bricks used in construction, and secondly the need to ornament the buildings. Tilework was used to emphasise certain motifs such as the ascending and descending patterns in the dome of the Sheikh Lotfallah mosque, and to emphasise transitional points in the design either by providing a patterned panel or border, or by incorporating calligraphy.
Two main types of tilework developed. The mosaic tilework formed by incorporating single colour tiles into the design and the so called cuerda seca technique where a range of colours is used on individual, generally square shaped tiles. This latter form developed extensively during the 17th century, Safavid dynasty, as the quality of glazes improved and because it was significantly cheaper to produce.
The principle colours used were blue, yellow, turquoise, pink, aubergine and green. These seven colours gave rise to the name haft rang - which literally means "seven colours"