The efforts of the body of cultural heritage are necessary for the global registration of the art of calligraphy
According to Aria Heritage Reporter, the unveiling ceremony of the book “Pioneers of Calligraphy in Mir Emad Museum” (works from the Ilkhanids of the late Qajar period) on the occasion of Calligraphy Week with the presence of Mohammad Reza Kargar, Director General of Museums, Kia Parsa, Director of Iran The artistic director of the book “Scouts of the Art of Iranian Calligraphy” was held this afternoon, Saturday, October 15, 1400, in the cinema hall of the Mellat Museum, Saadabad Cultural and Historical Complex.
A book for researchers
Kia Parsa, director of Saadabad Historical and Cultural Complex, thanked the Iranian Calligraphers Association for its efforts to register calligraphy in the national calendar, adding: “Let’s witness the global registration of calligraphy and hanging art faster.”
Noting that 89 pieces of the Mir Emad Museum have been nationally registered, Parsa added: “This museum has been opened since 1976 and during these years it has never neglected its duties in holding exhibitions and workshops.”
Parsa, referring to the importance of introducing the works in the museum repositories, continued: “Introducing these works puts a heavy responsibility on the managers of the collections. “We also have a serious plan in this collection to introduce the works of other museums.”
The director of Saadabad Cultural and Historical Complex expressed his hope that this book, which was published by Yasavi Publications, will be used by researchers as an important source of information in the future.
Mohammad Reza Kargar, Director General of Museums, said: “In the last few years, I have witnessed the interest of Professor Amirkhani and Mr. Yasavoli in pursuing the publication of this book, which eventually came to fruition.”
Emphasizing the importance of Mir Emad’s character, he said: “When we talk about an influential artist like Mir Emad, we remind the domestic and international community that art has been the most important subject of Iranians in all ages. “Also, such events do not allow this valuable art to be forgotten.”
The director general of museums stated: “Mir Emad is a part of our works of art and appreciation of such a person will increase our position. “The more the art of this character is introduced, the higher the value of the Iranians and the higher our national pride.”
Calligraphy as a single art has genius
Emphasizing the value of calligraphy as an independent work of art, he stated: “By holding such a ceremony, calligraphy is considered. Art that is independently genius and separate from the text is considered a work of art. “An abstract line from the text and as an art can be considered and expressed.”
Referring to the international status of this art, Kargar continued: “Many people in the world lose the beauty of this art and buy a collection, which testifies to the special place of the art of calligraphy in the international community.”
He further expressed his hope that the society would be able to have a museum like Mir Emad for each of its artists, adding: “When we compare ourselves with other countries, we realize how rich Iran is in having outstanding artists, but we can appreciate and introduce this We do not have artists for the new generation. “This is unfortunate, and cultural heritage needs to be more dynamic and active in this area.”
The Director General of Museums praised the cooperation formed between several private and public institutions to publish such an exquisite book, saying: “The role of this book in introducing the art of calligraphy is no less than that of a museum. “Mir Emad Museum is also one of the most successful museums in the country. I thank each and every one of my colleagues in this museum and Professor Amirkhani and Yasouli for publishing this book.”
A complete book to introduce the history of calligraphy in the country
Professor Gholam-Hossein Amirkhani was invited to the podium, emphasizing the value of culture and art in shaping the principle and existence of human beings: “I am glad that there was an opportunity to address the issues that are the basis and principle of human existence. A principle that has unfortunately been neglected today. “Attention to culture is very detailed, this treasure must be known and valued.”
In his speech, he referred to the history of calligraphy and said: “This art originated from the middle of the Sassanid period and according to the signs of its emergence near Kerman, it is considered an Iranian art that continued in the Islamic period.”
Amirkhani went on to point out the status and role of calligraphy in the contemporary period and in museums around the world, adding: “This art has an identity in the world more than it is considered in our country.”
He also lamented the loss of art disciplines: “In the past, there were more than 150 arts disciplines in the country, and more than 100 disciplines have either disappeared or are disappearing. We have a responsibility to pursue and support these arts. “We are grateful for all the achievements of today’s world, the great artists who have given us a trust, and we must strive to maintain these trusts.”
Expressing satisfaction with the publication of the exquisite book of calligraphers, the professor of calligraphy said: “There should be a model for introducing the country’s artists and these people should be introduced to the youth. “This book is a complete collection for anyone who has no knowledge of the historical course of the country’s calligraphy, and there are valuable examples along with a map of the country’s cultural geography, which is important.”
“This book is the result of the work of a team, I owe it to them and I thank everyone,” Yasouli said. “The publication of this book placed a heavy responsibility on my shoulders for future books.”
A philosopher was one of the other speakers at the event, who spoke about the importance of calligraphy and the history of this valuable art. Also, in the continuation of the documentary film “Mir Emad” made by Nima Javadi, a narration of the life of Mir Emad Al-Hassani Seifi Qazvini, a calligrapher of the Safavid period, was shown to the audience in the hall, and Keyvan Saket also played the setar.
At the end of the book “Pioneers of Iranian Calligraphy” was unveiled and a plaque of appreciation by Amirkhani to Yasavi and a book and plaque of appreciation by Kia Parsa was presented to Nima Javadi.
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