Roof architecture of Iranian mosques; A wonderful combination of art, mathematics and culture

Complex and tiled ceilings in Iran’s old mosques are artistic effects that narrate Iranian Islamic history, culture and architecture. The architecture of domes, porches and ceiling decorations, characterized by repeating geometric patterns, invites the viewer on a visual journey through centuries of art and engineering.

Iranian Islamic architecture has been mesmerizing the world with its amazing details and deep concepts for centuries. In the meantime, the roofs and domes of mosques, schools and historical tombs of Iran are a unique treasure of art and mathematics. These ceilings, often decorated with fragmentary patterns and intricate geometric motifs, project an image of cosmic order and divine unity.

The art of Islamic geometry, which has reached its peak in these tilings, is more than a mere decoration; Each tile is carefully cut to symbolize the infinity of the universe and the harmony of creation in a large and coherent design. In masterpieces such as Isfahan Grand Mosque or Shah (Imam) Mosque, we see radial patterns and complex mosaics that make the mind think. Also, the use of moqrans, which are three-dimensional decorative arches, shows the mastery of Iranian architects in transforming complex mathematical principles into visual beauty and, in fact, a rich heritage of Iranian art. (thisiscolossal)