The Historical old houses and mansions of Kashan,dating mostly from the Qajar period in Iran, exemplify complex and innovative techniques and employ remarkably beautiful and artistic decorations. Despite their apparent similarity, each one is strikingly individual. However, all of the mansions were built to comply with the hot, air conditions of the region, to conform to the religious convictions ot the tradition- minded Kashan families, and to protect the private life of the inhabitants from strangers' eyes. It is a delight to observe the enigmatic flashes of light reflected by stained glasses and tessellated mosaics of its doors and windows; to discover the austere colors of its brickwork and daub; and to be inspired by the poetic feelings that once overwhelmed the building's creators. karvansaray and Islamic iranian and persian architecture.The Historical old houses and mansions of Kashan,dating mostly from the Qajar period in Iran, exemplify complex and innovative techniques an...all »The Historical old houses and mansions of Kashan,dating mostly from the Qajar period in Iran, exemplify complex and innovative techniques and employ remarkably beautiful and artistic decorations. Despite their apparent similarity, each one is strikingly individual. However, all of the mansions were built to comply with the hot, air conditions of the region, to conform to the religious convictions ot the tradition- minded Kashan families, and to protect the private life of the inhabitants from strangers' eyes. It is a delight to observe the enigmatic flashes of light reflected by stained glasses and tessellated mosaics of its doors and windows; to discover the austere colors of its brickwork and daub; and to be inspired by the poetic feelings that once overwhelmed the building's creators. karvansaray and Islamic iranian and persian architecture.«
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