Investigating the architectural decorations and visual characteristics of the Abbasi Jame Mosque in Isfahan

Abstract

Abbasi Grand Mosque or Shah Mosque, which today is known as Imam Mosque, is one of the most beautiful mosques in Iran and is the most important mosque of the Safavid period, whose architectural style is Isfahan and Iranian. This mosque, which is located on the south side of Imam Square, was started in 1020 AH by the order of Shah Abbas I in the 24th year of his reign, and its decorations and additions were completed during the period of his successors. The purpose of this research is to examine the motifs of the Abbasid Grand Mosque of Isfahan, which gave unity to its structure and space and made them eternal. The research method is descriptive and analytical, and library and field methods were used to review and analyze the materials. From the results of the research, it seems that there has always been a very close relationship between art and spiritual customs derived from religion, and the language has been the deepest wisdom of mankind and the manifestation of the most beautiful mystical feelings.