هنر تذهیب (Persian illumination) و نگارگری (Persian miniature) در ایران، از گذشتههای دور تا امروز، مسیر پرفرازونشیبی را پیموده است. در دنیای امروز، هنرمندانی چون سیده ثریا مجتهد سیستانی این میراث را با نگاهی تازه و جهانی بازآفرینی میکنند. در ادامه، متن کامل انگلیسی این مطلب را میخوانید که به بررسی جایگاه tazhib و negargari معاصر و نقش این هنرمند در پیوند سنت با هنر معاصر میپردازد.
Contemporary Persian Illumination and Miniature: The Artistic Vision of Seyyedeh Soraya Mojtahed Sistani
Persian illumination (tazhib) and miniature painting (negargari) stand as timeless forms of Iranian art, carrying centuries of cultural depth. Today, these traditions are being reinterpreted by contemporary artists who merge the elegance of ancient techniques with the aesthetics of modern visual art. Among them, Seyyedeh Soraya Mojtahed Sistani, a distinguished Iranian artist, has gained recognition for skillfully blending Persian illumination and miniature with innovative color palettes, refined compositions, and symbolic geometry.
Her works preserve the intricate details and authentic motifs that once adorned manuscripts and palatial walls, while adapting them for contemporary and global art spaces. This fusion not only sustains the living heritage of Iranian art but also offers a new visual dialogue that resonates with diverse audiences worldwide.
Through such creative approaches, artists like Seyyedeh Soraya Mojtahed Sistani demonstrate that Persian art remains a vibrant and inspiring voice in the global cultural conversation.