1. Introduction

20-29 August 2017
29 Mordad – 7 Shahrivar, 139

Carpet is known as one of the most ancient and important handicrafts of Iran, and one which is closely related to the life, beliefs, and culture of Iranians. The short term course of the World of Persian Carpet will be held in the four cities of Tehran, Qom, Kashan and Isfahan. The course is an opportunity to learn about the history of carpet weaving, different styles of carpet design, and the role of carpet in the life of Iranians, and to undertake a semiotic study of carpet patterns and their status in Islamic-Iranian spirituality and thought. During the ten-day course, the participants will visit the best works of art, the most important carpet looms and traditional carpet bazaars.
The main program involves the following activities: theoretical and practical lessons, presentations of various essays about carpets, visits to museums and carpet masterpieces in Iran, and familiarization with the social and traditional culture of Iran through participation in religious festivals and experiencing Iranian traditional music, theater, and cinema performances.

2. Program details

Date & Locations	Topics	Topics	Extracurricular
20^th August Tehran	Opening Tehran (9 – 10:30)	Iranian Carpet, History &Introduction (12:30 – 1:30)	National Museum of Iran (14 – 18)
21^st August Tehran	Iranian carpet design 1 (9 – 10:30)	Iranian carpet design 2 (11 – 12:30)	Iran Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization
22^nd August Tehran	Hikmah (philosophy) of Islamic art (9 – 10:30)	Hikmah (philosophy) of Iranian carpet (11 – 12:30)	National Museum of Iran (14 – 18) The Nature (Tabi’at) Bridge (19 – 21)
23^rd August Tehran	Learning various methods of carpet weaving		Imamzadeh Yahya, Darband
24^th August Qom	Trip to Qom		A Visit to the shrine of Fatima Masoumeh and its museum, Qom Historical Bazaar, Yazdanpanah Historical House, watching Movie
25^th August Kashan	Trip to Kashan (9 a.m.)	Kashan Carpet loom (15-18)	Kashan Fin Garden Bath Ameri ha Historical House (10:30- 13:30)
26^th August Isfahan	Trip to Isfahan Carpet dyeing (14 – 18)	Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque Ālī Qāpū Palace
27^th August Isfahan	Carpet weaving workshop (9 – 13)	Jameh Mosque of Isfahan (15-18)
28^th August Isfahan	A friendly discussion on the course findings and outcomes (18 – 20)		Dinner & Closing
29^th August Isfahan	Isfahan Bazaar (19-21)		Booking out ( 14 )

3. Recommended Sources for Pre-reading

i. Islamic Studies:

Shi’ite Islam by Sayed Muhammad Hossein Tabataba’i
Following Muhammad: Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World (Islamic Civilization and Muslim Networks) by Carl W. Ernst

ii. Islamic art Studies:

The Wisdom of Islamic Art by Seyyed Razi Mousavi Gilani | Download PDF
Methodology of Islamic Art by Seyyed Razi Mousavi Gilani | Download PDF

iii. Persian Carpet Studies:

The Original Rug Lexicon by Peter F. Stone, ISBN 0-500-27949-7
Rugs and Carpets of the World edited by Ian Bennett, ISBN- 13: 9780905746241
The Persian Carpet by Cecil Edwards, ISBN-13: 978-0715602560

4. Fee Payment

Fee	Date
‎€1500	March 15-August 1, 2017

The ten-day program fee (Except Flight and Visa payments) includes: airport transfers, program transport and travel, housing arrangements, meals, lectures and presentations, program pamphlets or handbook, visits to museums, historical sites and art centers.
All hotel rooms are booked as double. For single room it is needed to pay additional money: 32 euro per night.
The application for candidacy for Fellowship is in addition to registration for the program and it is needed to write two letters entitled as:
- Requesting fellowship (includes the reasons and amount of fellowship)
- Interests (includes the applicant’s interests and the aims of participating in the course)
- For more information about scholarship opportunities please see:
100 euro must be paid as a deposit on booking in order to confirm the applicant’s place on the course. The balance must be paid IN CASH in Iran before the start of the course. Deposits shall not be refunded for cancellations.

5. Teaching Outcomes

The course is a great way to experience Iranian culture and civilization and by the end of the course, you understand the history of Persian carpet, its characteristics, different styles, philosophical bases and practice carpet weaving in looms. Also, you will learn to see the various issues of Islamic Persian art in Iranian perspective.

6. Requirements

To participate in the ten-day program, applicants are required to agree to:

Make a presentation in all classes and Workshops/discussions organized as part of the program.
ii. Submit a final report to ISOA by September 30, 2017, which describes the experiences and findings on the course. The final reports become the property of ISOA to be posted to its website for use by other applicants.

7. Certification

All students receive a graduation certificate upon completion of their program, which is granted by University of Tehran and Islamic School of Art (ISOA).

8. Required Documents (Electronic copies required)

Resume: A list of your current academic position, educational achievements, and professional activities. Provide details regarding previous curriculum and/or staff development experiences.
A completed form of ISOA Short term course. Click here to download the form.

9. Registration

Applications must include all required documents and be submitted no later than 15 Jun, 2017 to the Islamic School Of Art ( ISOA), the course of World of Persian Carpet Register. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For further information please contact Maryam Kheradmand (International communication coordinator)

isoacourses@gmail.com
kheradmand0308@gmail.com

Or Muhammad Hossein Ashtiani (Director of scientific cooperation office and international affairs) mh.ashtiyanei@gmail.com