Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Paykareh, cilt.12, sa.31, ss.1-17, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)
Problem Definition: The Davazdah Imam Mausoleum of Yazd
is one of the oldest buildings with inscriptions in Iran. The Grivar
inscription of this building is Ornamental Kufic, which, unlike the
simple Kufic, does not follow specific rules, and many innovations and
modifications are made in it. Despite the high visual richness, the
mentioned inscription has been deprived of formal analysis, while any
but structured changes of the letters, the acceptance of complex forms,
and additional elements make it worthy of further analysis. The current
research seeks to find the answer to the following question: "what are
the structural, visual, and formal characteristics of the Davazdah Imam
Mausoleum of Yazd, and what rules did the designer establish in its
design?"
Objective: This research aimed at identifying the
structural and visual features of the Grivar inscription, such as
writing style, proportions, and principles used in its composition.
Research Method: The present research was carried out
using a descriptive-analytical method, and the data was collected
through library studies and field surveys.
Results: The results showed that distancing from the
legibility of words, exaggerating the shape of letters and basic
proportions, is a method to achieve beauty and induce concepts beyond
the literal meaning. However, the application of formal changes does not
only mean losing the order and rules of script, but the designer has
established certain principles and policies under the changes, to where
maintaining the independent identity of the letters has been one of the
primary design criteria.