Muqarnas in Iwan

Description

Closeup of the elements of the muqarnas in the semi-dome of the southeast iwan. The image affords the viewer a good opportunity to explore the complex geometry of the muqarnas form, while also presenting a good view of intricately decorated polygonal shapes joining the tops of multiple elements. -MA

Image Notes

Photograph created 1967. Photograph processed September 1967. Formerly cataloged as B.02.047. Notes written on the slide or index: Friday Mosque.

Identifier B.047
Location Isfahan, Iran
Year 1967
Batch Stamp SEP 67F10
Written Date 1967
Printed Date September, 1967
Index Notes Friday Mosque
General Location Friday Mosque of Isfahan
Camera Location Muqarnas in Southeast Iwan
Precision Likely
Angle 125 degrees SE