the master works of persian art & architecture-7 Back entrance to the Jame mosque of Yazd

"Masjid-e-Jamé" is a mosque in Yazd, Yazd Province of Iran. Jamé stems

from the root word jám, meaning gathering.

 

The 12th century mosque is still in use today. It was first built

under Ala'oddoleh Garshasb of the Al-e Bouyeh dynasty. The mosque was

largely rebuilt between 1324CE and 1365CE, and is one of the

outstanding 14th century buildings of Iran.

 

The mosque is a fine specimen of the Azari style of Persian architecture.

 

The mosque is crowned by a pair of minarets, the highest in Iran, and

the portal's facade is decorated from top to bottom in dazzling tile

work, predominantly blue in colour. Within is a long arcaded courtyard

where, behind a deep-set south-east iwan, is a sanctuary chamber

(shabestan). This chamber, under a squat tiled dome, is exquisitely

decorated with faience mosaic: its tall faience Mihrab, dated 1365CE,

is one of the finest of its kind in existence.

Nice perspective and light. I like the half open door at the end- as if some one expected to come or have gone out. Regards.

Beutiful shot an abstract not abrstract. ciao Elena

Excellent work! 6/6

Nice! Best regards, Ilkka

Very nice

It's amazing the history these ancient building have seen. This is a well-executed black and white that draws my interest even before I realized the historical significance of this building.

Excellent work! great prospective!

Outstanding picture, with a remarkable composition and light patterns. Reminds of stories of the writer Jorge Luis Borges...