The art of painting on wood in Iran: a combination of nature and art
Painting on wood is one of the traditional and authentic Iranian arts in which artists create beautiful and lasting designs on the surface of wood using natural and artificial colors. This art is a combination of nature and art, which has become one of the most valuable handicrafts in Iran over the years.
History of painting on wood in Iran
The roots of painting on wood in Iran go back to ancient times. At that time, this art was used to decorate wooden objects such as utensils, tools and decorative objects. In the Islamic period, painting on wood reached its peak of prosperity and it was used to decorate mosques, palaces and houses of nobles.
Materials and tools used
- Wood: Different woods such as walnut, maple, alder, etc. are used.
- Color: natural colors such as vegetable and mineral colors as well as synthetic colors such as acrylic and oil are used.
- Brush: Different types of brush are used to create different designs.
- Sandpaper: to smooth the wood surface
- Initial design: The desired design is first drawn on paper and then transferred to wood.
All kinds of paintings on wood - Varnish painting: In this type of painting, after painting, the work surface is covered with varnish to increase its shine and durability.
- Enamel painting: In this type of painting, glazed colors are used and the designs are executed with great elegance.
- Khatamkari painting: It is a combination of painting and Khatamkari in which, after creating a design with painting, the work surface is decorated with Khatam.
Applications of painting on wood - Interior decoration: Painting on wood is used to decorate doors, windows, ceilings, columns and other architectural elements.
- Handicrafts: Painting on wood is used to make a variety of handicrafts such as photo frames, jewelry boxes, tables, etc.
- Painting: Many artists create beautiful and valuable paintings using this technique.
The importance of painting on wood in Iran - Preserving cultural identity: painting on wood is one of the symbols of Iranian cultural identity and helps us to communicate with our roots.
- Development of handicrafts: Wood painting as one of the most valuable handicrafts in Iran helps to develop the economy and create jobs.
- Aesthetics: painting on wood gives beauty and originality to the space due to its elegance and complexity.