PLANT MOTIFS IN ARCHITECTURAL STUCCO OF THE SASSANID PERIOD IN IRAN RELATED TO THE 7TH AND 8TH CENTURIES AD

Abstract

In ancient times, symbolic motifs and signs, in addition to decorative aspects, expressed the issue of It is about culture, art and even social structures of a government and country. In the Sassanid era Also, symbolic motifs have become more prominent due to the fusion of religion and politics. The way that you can find examples of them in most of the works of art left in place from the Sassanid era. witnessed. stucco art in the Sassanid period is one of the developed arts that is related to The previous eras have reached the peak of maturity and witnessed its wide application in various forms. You are a symbolic variety in Sassanid buildings and palaces. Some of the plant motifs in Sasanian plasters include: dates, water lilies, pomegranates and grapes ,(Tree of Life) had a symbolic aspect and a religious meaning. The Sassanid kings used this The motifs in the works of art of this period were based on the help of art and works of art and give it religious legitimacy. In this research, extensive and useful information that could help us to know as much as possible The symbols and emblems found in the symbolic plant motifs of the plasters in the Sassanid era are helpful. be identified and collected.