In this article the methods of Mowlavi’s symbolization is studied by analysing one of the stories of Mathnavi. His method is shown in two ways in this story: first, a symbological analysis of the story is displayed then, there is a diagram that shows the evolution of meaning and its ascend and descend. Symbolism is one of the poetic imaginative figures for whose variety of concepts and extensi...

This study aims to investigate the origins, concepts, and symbolic and formal functions of the Gunbad-i Qābus tomb-tower based on interpretation of its inscription.  This hermeneutic analysis addresses the historical context of the building formation, rethinking the concepts presented in its ten-piece inscription using philological methods, and compares it with the inscriptions of some other to...

 The Safavid Era is considered as the golden age of Iranian carpet history, which in addition to beauty of pattern, motif and color, has yielded worthwhile concepts on its carpets. The lion motif is one of those motifs on carpets of Safavid Era which have been depicted as both a prey and a hunter. Repetition of, and emphasis on this motif, which contains diverse concepts and senses in Iran...