تعامل خط و نقش در قالي هاي سده هاي نوزدهم و بيستم/ سيزدهم و چهاردهم

THE COMBINATION OF LINE AND PATTERN IN CARPETS OF THE NINETEENTH TO TWENTIETH CENTURIES

In the whole, line and design are combined with sense and meaning, this can be seen predominantly in Islamic art. Inscription with design have a stronger way of communicating and therefore it is considered as one of the main reasons for die application of this technique especially in the art of carpet weaving. Mysteries concealed within the designs which contain abstract and simplified patterns that are taken directly from nature and surroundings. These designs are accompanied with lively colors that appear on carpets woven by traditional weavers. The carpets convey their own story of traditions, cultural customs, artistic features, and religious beliefs to the viewer. The art of carpet weaving which goes back to thousands of years ago, visualizes the thought, cultures, and the idyllics of this nation. Taking its elements straightforwardly from nature it has managed to create a certain connection with the minds and thoughts of those perceiving it. This article is focused on the concept and meaning communicated from calligraphy and design in carpet weaving the nineteenth to twentieth centuries. The following questions will be answered: 1 - What are the type and concepts of line and patterns applied in Qajar carpets? 2- To what extent has the combination of line and design affected the conveyance of meaning and sense?