Asymmetry in Persian Symmetrical Art and Architecture

Year: 2006 Authors: Hourieh Mashayekh; Hayedeh Mashayekh

Core claim

Asymmetrical elements in Persian design are deliberately integrated to resolve functional constraints and maintain aesthetic balance.

Topics

symmetry and asymmetry, Iranian architecture, Islamic urban design, composition and harmony

Domains

geometry, spatial symmetry, architecture, urban planning, decorative arts, Islamic art

Methods

case study, visual analysis, historical interpretation

Media

mosques, bazaars, tiling, miniatures

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