Introduction
The Institute of Islamic Art Studies, established in 2004, stands as a dedicated academic institution focused on the rich heritage of Islamic art and its progressive evolution across diverse branches and dimensions. Over the past two decades, the institute has distinguished itself through substantial scholarly output. Beyond conducting numerous research projects, it has published an extensive corpus of authoritative books in the field of Islamic art studies, covering critical areas such as textiles, calligraphy, architecture, pottery, painting, rugs, and other related applied arts. Additionally, the institute has successfully organized a series of national and international conferences focused on Islamic art and architecture, thereby establishing itself as a key hub for intellectual exchange and academic discourse in these fields.
Building upon this robust foundation, the journal of "Islamic Art" represents a landmark achievement of the institute. It serves as a rigorous, peer-reviewed academic platform dedicated to publishing genuine and original scholarly articles that explore the multifaceted dimensions of art, architecture, culture, and visual and applied arts across various Islamic periods. By prioritizing high-quality contributions from esteemed professors, emerging scholars, and postgraduate students, the journal has successfully cultivated a distinguished academic standing among national and international educational and scientific assemblies. In its current mandate, the journal of "Islamic Art" endeavors to advance both the theoretical and practical applications of Islamic artistic heritage. Its primary mission is to provide a premier scholarly framework for original research and critical analysis, with a special emphasis on the unique synthesis of Iranian-Islamic art and architecture. The journal actively fosters interdisciplinary dialogue, seeking to bridge scientific research methodologies with applied artistic concepts. It facilitates comparative discourse by examining Iranian-Islamic traditions in relation to global artistic movements, thereby enriching the universal understanding of Islamic visual culture, while simultaneously serving as an essential reference repository for educators, students, policymakers, and heritage stakeholders. Reflecting the institute’s broad expertise, the journal’s scope spans core artistic disciplines such as traditional and religious architecture, Persian and Safavid miniature painting, calligraphy, and handicrafts (including textiles, pottery, metalwork, and rug design). It situates artistic production within the broader cultural and historical contexts of Islamic civilization—specifically welcoming studies on periods like the Safavid and Qajar eras while remaining open to all chronological phases of Islamic rule. Through rigorous theoretical engagement, including the application of aesthetics and semiotics as primary analytical tools, the journal deciphers the symbolism and perceptual impact of Islamic art. Ultimately, the journal of "Islamic Art" continues to serve as a vital bridge between the preservation of cultural heritage and the growth of future artistic advancements, ensuring that the technical, aesthetic, and scholarly knowledge of Islamic visual culture is preserved, analyzed, and evolved for generations to come.