An interdisciplinary debate on project perspectives
From: The classification study of Xowun patterns and their naming of Qajar houses in Dezful
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Pattern | Description |
Geometric | - The square and rhombus symbol of the earth, which is related to the number 4 - The circle pattern is a symbol of humanity and a mirror of the universe - Cross motifs are a symbol of growth and fertility, which also emphasizes the number 4 and its related concepts - The downward triangle is the concept of man and his power, and the zigzag forms are a symbol of holy mountains and waves |
Combined geometries | - The use of the candle pattern with the concept of sanctity and ritual thinking is considered in the society's thought - Chain patterns are a symbol of unity and integrity |
Belief and Religious | In the group of religious thoughts: - Objective use of religious names such as Bismillah, Muhammad, Ali, etc In the group of non-religious beliefs: - Attention to the eye pattern that protects people from natural disasters and problems |
Related to plants and nature | - The role of the wave, which is reminiscent of a pattern in nature - The flower pattern, which is inspired by plants and flowers in nature and has a variety of patterns - The role of grape clusters, which have been used as a natural element in motifs |
Animal-related | - The role of the cow's eye, which is influenced by people's attention to the cow as a valuable animal - The role of monkey and cockroach, which was chosen because of the similarity of the pattern to them, and is a symbol of life and living nature in architecture |
Influenced by construction technique | - The role of the cow's eye, which is influenced by people's attention to the cow as a valuable animal - The role of monkey and cockroach, which was chosen because of the similarity of the pattern to them, and is a symbol of life and living nature in architecture |