Culture: Pre-Islamic Revolution

Phases of Iranian Art

Rug Weaving

Iranian rugs are weaved with bright colors in intricate designs

Many of the patterns vary depending on where in Iran they are weaved and the time period in which they were woven

Painting

Persian painting is greatly influenced by Europeans

Many of the paintings are religion based. They depict marriages or are honoring religious figures like Muhammad and his successor, Shia

Pottery

Pottery has changed throughout Persian history

The demands of the government and new forms of sculptor have influenced pottery

Iranian Music

Classic Music

Pre-Revolution: Classic music was played at the royal courts of the monarchy and played by many people using casette tapes

Post-Revolution: There was a boost in the use of classical music. Woman soloists are only allowed to preform for female audiences

Pop Music

Pre-Revolution: This genre of music was introduced by Vigen. He used electric guitars and became incredibly popular. Another famous singer was Googoosh

Post-Revolution: Pop music became very dark due to the new Islamic laws and restrictions

Symphonic Music

Pre-Revolution: Symphonic music has been a major part of Iranian music history. Opera was first introduced in Persia.

Post-Revolution: The orchestras of Radio Iran fell apart

Iranian Cinema

Pre-Revolution

1937-1948 there was an absence of film production

The 1950's and 1960's produced 65 commercial films adn 324 films

Ganj-e-Qarun,made in 1965 by Yasami, raised the economy of Iranian cinema

Post-Revolution

Films were banned because they were viewed as products of the West and many theaters were burned down

Love was no longer a theme in movies after the introduction of guidelines for filmmakers

Woman started to become filmmakers after the Revolution

A famous female filmmaker is Puran Derkhshandeh

Paraneh kuchak khoshbakhti

Iranian Sports

Football is the most popular sport in Iran

Iran has competed in 10 international football competitions

Free-Style Wrestling is the national sport of Iran

Martial Arts is one of the most popualr sports in Iran

Women have strict requirements when competing in Iran.

Women are not allowed in stadiums to watch or participate in any athletic events because men are not fully dressed while playing sports

Iranian schools offer sport for girls.

Women take part in football, taekwondo, chess, and track and field events.

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Culture: Pre-Islamic Revolution

By: Caity Whittington, Sabrina Algero, Gail Comboy, and Hannah Marcades