Chahar Bagh School
Title
Chahar Bagh School
Date
ca. 1700
Identifier
6049
Alternative Title or Name
Imam Sadiq School
Creator2
Bugbee, Gordon (photograph)
Work Type
Single Built Works
Work Location
Iran (nation)
Eşfahān (inhabited place)
Style/Period
Safavid (Iranian Islamic styles)
Subject
religious schools (institutions)
minarets
Description
Detailed view of minaret at the Chahar Bagh School at Isfahan in Iran. "The compound was built during Soltan Hossein, a Safavid king, to serve as a theological and clerical school to train those who were interested in such sciences. In order to finance the school, Soltan Hossein's mother had a large caravanserai built nearby, the income of which went to the foundation. The monumental portal from the main avenue of Shah Abbas leads directly into a domed octagonal vestibule. The dome and the greater part of the walls are covered in bright yellow bricks which give a feeling of lightness. The entrance gate decorated with gold facade and silver, and the tile-works inside the building are masterpieces of fine art and industry. The central court, with its pool and garden, are surrounded by arcades on two levels, each giving access to a student's room,"--World Travel Iran website.
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Reproduction Source
48
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
GPB-ISL2-1795
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