^^ Ugly .
Detail work vs. immensity of the architecture
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It is interesting to compare these two, for example look at the details of a minaret in Isfahan:
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Tiles are monochrome, so to create this colorful decoration, thousands of tiny tiles in different shapes and colors are put side by side.
The important thing is that this minaret is as tall as a 20-storey modern tower:
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Tiles are monochrome, so to create this colorful decoration, thousands of tiny tiles in different shapes and colors are put side by side.
The important thing is that this minaret is as tall as a 20-storey modern tower:
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It doesn't relate to Islam and mosques, this is the Persian architecture, there are numeous non-religious buildings and non-Islamic religious buildings of this architectural style, it is really difficult to work with tiles, those look like many-coloured jewels.
For example look at this church in Isfahan:
That is golden but here it seems to be reddish:
What is the color of the dome's ceiling?! Blue, Yellow, Violet, ...?
Last time I checked they were multicoloured tiles and no mosaics
. Nevertheless beautiful architecture.
That is older than Taj Mahal!
It was built by the order of Shah Abbas the Great in early 17th century, of course it was completed after 49 years during the reign of Shah Abbas II.
can imagine - colours and contrasts are much harder than we're used to. Still, just commenting 'ugly' is a bit harsh isn't it - it's a great building.
Personally, I really appreciate the 'brave' colour combinations, also in fashion, graphic design, fabrics etc. It's fresh. And incredible when you get to see it.
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Detail work in the Persian architecture is not just in the tile work, for example look at the deatils of this 700 years old wall of a mosque in Isfahan:
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