Mahmoud Hammad 06/6/2015 Art Appreciation Linked with the history of great political dynasties of Iran, The Ardabil Carpet is one of the most beautiful, exceptional, and one of the longest and oldest Islamic carpet. One of the most fundamental backbones of Islamic arts was carpets. They were sold, traded and had a lot of value and use for. They were used to be hung for warmth during cold weather, and for decorating floors of mosque. They were made from wool and silk, and if they were from Iran they
1501 by Shah Ismail I. He was known as a young courageous and charismatic, zealous in their Shiite faith and believed to be of divine descent. Ismail I invaded neighboring Shirvan to pay for the death of his father, and then prepared the capture of Tabriz, in July 1501, where he was established as Azerbaijan and Shahanshah Shah of Iran was proclaimed. Ismail I eventually won the struggle for power throughout Persia, which had
believe that kind of life is ample punishment alone. Works Cited Jillette, P., Teller (Producers), & Price, S. (Director). (2006). Penn & Teller: Bullshit! - The Death Penalty [Television Show]. United States: Showtime. Johnson, R., & Tabriz, S. (2011). Sentencing Children to Death by Incarceration: A Deadly Denial of Social Responsibility. Prison Journal, 91(2), 198-206. doi: 10.1177/0032885511403591 Schaefer, R.T. (2009) Sociology: A brief introduction (8th ed.) New York, NY: McGraw
The city of Tabriz in northwestern Iran is strategically located as a center of trade routes (Doc 5). The trade routes that were taken stretched over a great distance and had very complex system (Doc 6). Muslim Holy cities were placed as far north as Edirne and as
will come out over one of the threads and the other will go over the next thread. Iranian Rugs are named either by the town or village where they were made. In some parts of Iran the men weave the rug and in others the women weave, for example in Tabriz the men weave the rug and in Isfahan the women weave the rugs. And many people weave their own rugs in their homes. The skilled crafters learn the patterns that are on Persian Rugs are learned at a very young
People are famous for many reasons. Today, it can be started just by sharing one picture and having it spread like wildfire. Back then, it was about traveling and the adventure. Man has been traveling since the dawn of time mainly for getting food and other resources. Meanwhile, they are recording the experiences one encounters along the way. A prime example of this would be a man by the name of Marco Polo. Marco, often mistaken for being the first European to make it to China, was the first person
Islamic Golden Age were not how they are today - they were research institutions. The first observatory in the world was built in 825 in Baghdad (Iraq). Many followed years later in cities like Istanbul (Turkey), Rayy (Iran), Samarkand (Uzbekistan)and Tabriz (Iran). But in these observatories they didn’t only research about astronomy. They worked on subjects like chemistry, physics and medicine. There were many scholars over the years. Astronomers, Mathematicians even Sultans. Taqi al-Din Muhammad ibn
Ottoman-Safavid Wars Ottomans and Safavid were engaged in a series of wars during 16th and 19th century. The ottomans emerged in what is today turkey in 15 century and gradually came into conflict with the rising Persian state. The Safavid and ottomans were arch rivals, they have different religious orthodoxy, divided by religious ground, and the Ottomans were Sunni while the Safavid were Shia. A series of military conflicts ensued for centuries during which the two empires competed for control over
The Principles of Apollo and Dionysus Throughout the course of this semester the similarities and differences between two ancient Greek gods, Apollo and Dionysus, have been heavily discussed; however, not many similarities have been discovered. The contrasting principles of Apollo and Dionysus are strongly presented throughout the works of The Essential Rumi and The Thousand and One Nights. Apollo and Dionysus appear to create a distinct dichotomy between their individual characteristics. Apollo
The Safavid Empire, a prominent theocracy, prospered in the early modern period. With the glorious capital of Isfahan, the Safavid Empire left a legacy full of trade, art and wealth. However, the empire braved a rough decline due to the government's oppressive actions, the lack of structure and external forces. While there were many attempts to rebuild, the reign of the Safavid Empire ended in 1722. The Safavid Empire faced a harsh decline due to religious differences, lack of substantial leadership
the East, Asia & Africa. (1325-1354) journey of 25 years. He visited the Mausoleum of Ali, the fourth Caliph in Najaf. Ibn Battuta started a six month detour that took him into Persia. Ibn Battuta made a short visit to the Persian- Mongol city of Tabriz in the year of 1327. In Baghdad he found Abu Said, the last Mongol ruler of the united Iilkhanate, Ibn Battuta then joined the royal caravan fo... ... middle of paper ... ...gers he , Ibn Battuta overcame them. Ibn Battuta traveled primarily
The Baha’i Faith is the newest of the Abrahamic monotheistic faiths. In Baha’i Faith, there is one and only one God, meaning there is no Trinity. God is the one that created the world and everything that is on it. God is too great and subtle for human beings; therefore humans cannot capture a clear picture or have a full understand of God. One cannot see God at all because God does not have a body nor does he take shape in human flesh. One can learn about God through prayer, meditation, and study
“¬¬” A revolution is the replacement of a government by a different one. The idea of revolution has been around since the first kingdoms were found. However, the idea was not as developed until the enlightenment. John Locke, one of the greatest philosophers of all time came up with the idea that if a government does not function properly, people can rebel and form a new government. About two hundred years after John Locke, a man named Pierre-Joseph Proudhon officially published the idea in French
The term nursing ethics means that the nurse has an obligation judge what is right and wrong in her or his duties as guided by the profession or the moral principles that govern the profession and as prescribed by the professional body. Nursing ethics initially encompassed virtues that were desired in a nurse. At the time, these virtues included physician loyalty, commitment to high moral character and obedience. Evolvement of nursing profession gradually made nurses embrace patients’ advocacy. As
Empires The Taj Mahal 1. The Taj Mahal was build as a mausoleum for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. 2. Europeans did restorative work on the Taj Mahal, but many Europeans stole jewels and other valuables from it's walls. They also “remodeled” the building during the same time as the restorative work. 3. Some Hindu nationalists believe that the Taj Mahal was built over a destroyed Hindu temple, therefore belonging to them. It is also believed that a famous Hindu architect ardently influenced the construction
Persian Art and Architecture Persian art and architecture works of art and structures produced in the region of Asia traditionally known as Persia */ce5/CE040345.html* and now called Iran. Bounded by fierce mountains and deserts, the high plateau of Iran has seen the flow of many migrations and the development of many cultures, all of which have added distinctive features to the many styles of Persian art and architecture. There are excellent collections of Persian art in Tehran; the Metropolitan
The atomic bombings of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan were conducted by the United States during the final stages of World War II in August 1945. The two bombings were the first and remain the only use ofnuclear weapons in wartime. In the morning on August 6, 1945 the American B-29 bomber "Enola Gay" called so by the name of mothers (Enola Gey Haggard) of the commander of crew, the colonel Paul Tibbets, dumped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima a nuclear bomb of "Little Boy" ("Kid")
Through out history, architecture has played an important role in ultimately defining the upbringing of a culture. Whether it be instilled for upholding the traditions or adapting over time through conquering and replicating previous dynasties, architecture is molded with the artistry of its environment and people. Two dynasties that are great examples of phenomenal architecture are the Ottomans and the Safavids. Though both dynasties have comparable traits in exterior and interior in design, they
me. There is no doubt that nursing career is both physically and psychologically challenging as it does not only involve dealing and making decisions about human life’s but also the difficulties associated with the job. Despite these challenges that are associated with my chosen career, nevertheless, I still decided to embark in the nursing career because I am one man who gets his greatest joy by putting a smile on the faces of others. And regardless of how challenging the nursing job is,
A Comparison and Contrast of the Mughal Empire and the Safavid Empire I chose the Mughal Empire and the Safavid Empire mainly because they practiced different forms of the Islamic religion. Like the Mughal Empire, most Muslims are Sunnis. The conflict between Sunnis and Shiites began after the Prophet Muhammad’s death. Sunnis wanted the followers of the religion to choose his successor. They chose a man named Abu Bakr. The Shiites wanted a member of the Prophet Muhammad’s family to be