The portrait of Iran is often rendered unappealing and revolting by the western media. In contrast to this\u00a0awful\u00a0picture, self taught Iranian photographer\u00a0Mohammad Domiri <\/strong>paints a rather vibrant image of his country through a series of\u00a0panoramic\u00a0photographs of mosques and palaces<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Domiri’s photographs reflects the fine Iranian<\/strong>\u00a0architecture<\/strong> that displays\u00a0great variety, both structurally and aesthetically. Iranian architecture makes use of abundant symbolic geometry, using pure forms such as circles and squares, and plans are based on often symmetrical layouts featuring rectangular courtyards and halls.<\/p>\n

The photographs highlight some of the Persian design elements that\u00a0have persisted throughout the\u00a0history of Iran. The most striking are a marked feeling for\u00a0scale\u00a0and a discerning use of simple and massive forms. The consistency of decorative preferences, the high-arched\u00a0portal\u00a0set within a\u00a0recess,\u00a0columns\u00a0with bracket capitals, and recurrent types of plan and elevation can also be mentioned.<\/p>\n

Domiri shot these images using special wide-angle lenses to capture all the details including colourful stained glass windows, intricate geometrical decoration and\u00a0intricate mosaic works in a single photograph. \u00a0Besides, having to shoot during the daytime when the light is best,\u00a0it is\u00a0also challenging to capture such fabulous results due to heavy restrictions on photography imposed by the mosques. \u00a0Excellent documentation that deserves a huge round of applause. Bravo Mohammed Domiri!\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ceiling of Nasir al-Mulk mosque in Shiraz, Iran<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Ceiling of Chehel Sotoun Palace in Isfahan, Iran<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Palace of 8 heavens in Esfahan, Iran<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jameh mosque of Yazd in Yazd, Iran<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dome of Seyyed mosque in Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Shah (Emam) mosque in Esfahan, Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Shah (Emam) mosque in Esfahan, Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sheikh Lotfollah mosque in Esfahan, Iran<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nasir al-Mulk mosque in Shiraz, Iran<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

All images \u00a9 Mohammad Domiri<\/span><\/p>\n

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The portrait of Iran is often rendered unappealing and revolting by the western media. In contrast to this\u00a0awful\u00a0picture, self taught Iranian photographer\u00a0Mohammad Domiri paints a rather vibrant image of his country through a series of\u00a0panoramic\u00a0photographs of mosques and palaces. Domiri’s photographs reflects the fine Iranian\u00a0architecture that displays\u00a0great variety, both structurally and aesthetically. Iranian architecture makes […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":41661,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[182],"tags":[2829,7266,7268,7265,7267],"yoast_head":"\n