Persian

Architecture with domed palaces and mosques.

Overview

Persian architecture, using brick and tile, features mosques, palaces, and gardens, prominent in Iran.

Core Characteristics

• Ornate tiled domes.
• Symmetrical courtyards.
• Islamic prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Imam Mosque (Iran, 1611).
• Persepolis (Iran, 518 BCE).

Architectural Connections

• Islamic: Religious focus.
• Religious: Mosques.
• Persian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Persian craftsmen, it emphasizes symmetry and ornamentation.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Tilework (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Iwan (element), Islamic Architecture (movement)