Islamic art, or the art of Muslims, refers to the part of art that has been prevalent in Muslim societies and has now spread to non-Muslim communities as well. Islamic art often focuses on creating beauty with abstract patterns and the use of calligraphy. A notable feature of Islamic culture and art is its wide range, covering North Africa, Central Asia, India, Eastern Europe, and Spain.

Artists seek to create a harmony between form and meaning by using richly decorated surfaces such as arabesque and geometric patterns, and calligraphy in art and architecture. This creates a unique type of decoration that is exclusive to Islamic art and unparalleled in any other art form. Artists aim to meet both the material and spiritual needs of humans in the creation of their artworks, blending technical skill with religious knowledge. Thus, the artwork, while having significant practical use, also possesses inner meanings and religious concepts.

The term “tradition” in its broad sense of religion is one of the important indicators of the presence of Iranian art in ancient and Islamic periods. The undergraduate program in Islamic Art is one of the higher education programs aimed at training specialized, thoughtful, and research-oriented individuals who, while being aware of the theoretical and practical foundations of Islamic art, contribute to its strengthening and consolidation.

The characteristics of Islamic art and culture in Iran during the Islamic periods are the result of the efforts and activities of artists nurtured within Islamic culture. The technical and aesthetic features of works from the Islamic period have always been aligned with the worldview of the Muslim artist. The Muslim artist seeks to create understanding and interaction between form and meaning and to meet the material and spiritual needs of humans in the creation of their artworks, blending technical skill with religious knowledge. Thus, the artwork, while having significant practical use, also possesses inner meanings and religious concepts. The term “tradition” in its broad sense of religion is one of the important indicators of the presence of Iranian art in ancient and Islamic periods.

Skill Areas

• Ability to review, analyze, and recognize authentic designs and patterns in relation to Islamic culture and thought.
• Ability to evaluate and appraise Islamic art.
• Acquiring skills in executing various stages of creating an Islamic art discipline from design to material selection and finalization.
• Ability to collaborate with government and private sectors.
• Ability to manage a unit or workshop from the initial stage through to the final stages.
• Understanding the global economy and market.

Job Fields Graduates of Islamic Art can work in organizations such as the Cultural Heritage Organization, Handicraft Industries of Iran, General Department of Handicrafts at the Ministry of Agriculture Jihad, Tourism Organizations, Foundation for the Disadvantaged and Veterans, General Department of Museums, and the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. They can also earn better income by setting up home workshops.

Professional Desirability Graduates with a Master’s degree in Islamic Art can work in research and investigative roles at organizations such as the Cultural Heritage Organization, Handicraft Industries of Iran, General Department of Handicrafts at the Ministry of Agriculture Jihad, Tourism Organizations, Foundation for the Disadvantaged and Veterans, General Department of Museums, and the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. They can also earn better income by setting up home workshops.