TEHRAN – Concurrent with International Museum Day on May 18th, “Fires and Patterns” was launched with the theme of a specialized enamel exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Isfahan, said the deputy director of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
Nuulla Abdlahi also took the planning and cooperation of the Isfahan Enamel Association, the exhibition focused on enamel work was launched in the form of 100 selected works at a ceremony attended by Governor Isfahan General Governor Maddi Jamarinejad and Governor Isfahan of Karmazea, Amri factional Amilt power. Heritage Lovers, Chtn reported.
He concluded that the fair, which began on May 18th in commemoration of the exquisite art of enamel, has been open to visitors for a month.
A specimen of Iranian enamel work dates back to the 10th century and back to the Safavid period has been discovered, but experts believe it has a much older history.
Enamelization occurred in Iran and then spread to other countries. Jean Chardin, a French tourist who toured Iran during the Safavid rules, mentioned Isfahan’s enamel work. Isfahan made up a pattern of birds and animals on a light blue, green, yellow and red flower background.
Some experts have linked the historicity of Iran’s enamelization with others to the Sassanid era. However, the use of this art during the Islamic era is not clear before the ruler of the seventh ruler of Gazan Khan (694-703 AH), the seventh ruler of the Ilhonid Division of the Mongol Empire. He acquired the science of chemistry in a short period of time, and preferred to use his knowledge and efforts in the art of enamelization.
====Origin
Enamelization is essentially a technology that connects a glass surface to other bodies, such as metal surfaces. Use silica and sodium carbonate to make clear enamel powder. To color the metal, add the oxidized powder to a glass powder containing tin oxide. Enamelization artists are called laboratory art because they should be skilled in processing chemical reactions.
Fine silver is used for almost all enamelization, as the enamel (glass) melts and attaches optimally to pure metals. Simply put, enamel is the process of creating metal models (usually fine silver) and melting different colors and types of glass into the model to create artifacts.
In a more scientific approach, vitreous enamel is defined as the colorful consequence of fusing powdered glass to the substrate by ignition, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. The powder dissolves, flows and hardens in a smooth, durable vitreous coating on metal, glass or ceramic.
The paintings and patterns used in enamel works in Iran are traditional designs depending on the artist’s taste and preferences. In the Iranian enamel version, copper and silver are the most dominant metals used. Also, special tools have been used in this ancient artistic effort, such as furnaces, pliers, press machines, and brushes.
Enamel is usually used to decorate vases, gems and candle holders in addition to sacred temple doors and chandeliers. Isfahan is the most important Iranian enamel hub. Enamel works can be washed with lukewarm water, soap, or even regular detergent.
=====Enamel Master
The greatest master of Isfahan’s enamel is Chochlorella Sanizadeh, a famous painter whose ancestors were. One of the invaluable works of this master was used in 2008-9 to print stamps to commemorate Iranian handicrafts and was registered as a national heritage site. The original artifacts are kept in traditional arts and craft museums.
Among the well-known students of Sanizadeh, you can refer to Gholamhossein Feizollahi, who is skilled at designing beautiful patterns.
Isfahan has quite a few artists who produce very exquisite enamels. Due to their artistic value and relatively low prices, these works are in great demand.
These artists showcase their works near Chaharbag Street and Nakshwejahan Square.
Isfahan was the capital of Persia for 200 years during the 17th and 18th centuries, when it enjoyed prosperity.
Kilim Weaving, Woodworks, and Metalworks are handicrafts derived from Isfahan.
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