The Royal Residence of ‘ Abbâsâbâd In Mâzanderân The " Pleasure Corner " Of Shâh ‘ Abbas (original) (raw)

2016

Abstract

Jean-Dominique Brignoli PhD in Art History and Archeology, University of Provence, France. jdobrignoli@gmail.com Abstract | Among Shâh ‘Abbâs I’s palaces in Mâzanderân, the ‘Abbâsâbâd estate is outstanding by its original features: it linked an informal garden, the elements of which are loosely assembled around an artificial lake to a formal space, on higher grounds, with a geometrical outlay, more common in the art of Persian gardens. The coexistence of these juxtaposed parts and the close relation of the residence with the surrounding forest, the lack of outside walls customary in Persian gardens, hint at an original relation of some Safavid gardens with the natural landscape i.e. a will to “reproduce” or “preserve” nature in its wilder aspects, with the intent, not of building a great Royal garden, but rather, a simple hunting residence: a gusheh-ye ‘eysh-e shâh, a "pleasure corner for the king"1.

Jean-Dominique Brignoli hasn't uploaded this paper.

Let Jean-Dominique know you want this paper to be uploaded.

Ask for this paper to be uploaded.