1- Art University of Isfahan
2- Art university of Isfahan ,am.rad@aui.ac.ir
2- Art university of Isfahan ,
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The Mongol invasion and the subsequent establishment of the Ilkhanid created a complex cultural environment for Iranians. The non-Iranian rule, coupled with the expansion of cultural exchanges along the Silk Road, which was now unified under a single powerful entity, led to a cultural encounter that resulted in a new artistic language influenced by imported models while simultaneously emphasizing Iranian identity. One of the areas where this cultural encounter is evident is in the decoration of buildings, particularly tiles. The palace of Abaqa Khan in Takht-e Soleiman is one example of the extensive use of inscribed tiles during this period. This study, drawing on Stuart Hall’s theories on identity in cultural encounters, examines the manifestation of Iranian identity and its representation in the Persian inscriptions of the tiles of Takht-e Soleiman using a qualitative approach. By employing a descriptive-analytical method, this research seeks to answer the question of how the inscriptions on the tiles of Takht-e Soleiman, as an example of Ilkhanid architectural decoration, can be considered a manifestation of Iranian identity. To answer this question, one hundred pieces of poetry from the inscriptions of Takht-e Soleiman were analyzed thematically in terms of their connection to Iranian identity. The results indicate that the poems on the tiles of Takht-e Soleiman represent a kind of non-passive reaction by Iranians to preserve their Iranian identity, on the one hand, in the face of the Mongol invasion and, on the other hand, the increased interactions with other peoples following the unification of the Silk Road. The use of Persian poetry and mythology, along with the employment of ancient Iranian concepts, reflects Iranian identity in the decorations of this building and serves as an artistic-literary tool against emerging non-Iranian cultural currents. Examining the connection between the Persian poetry of the tiles and Iranian identity can help us better understand the role of art and literature as cultural tools in preserving identity during turbulent periods and provides a practical example of cultural resilience in the face of change.
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Keywords: Iranian identity, cultural encounter, Persian poetry, Tiles of Takht-e Soleiman, Stuart Hall's theory
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