Research on Geometric Drawings in Baysonqori’s Shahnameh Patterns

One of the main features of Islamic Arts is the application of decorations. The presence of decorative arrays forthe development of surfaces was common especially in the Timurid paintings. Baysonqori’s Shahnameh is one ofthe iconic illustrations of the Timurid period. This version is full of geometric decorative motifs.This article aimedto identify the geometric nodes of the Baysonqori’s Shahnameh portraits, and study how they are applied in differentparts in terms of the type, technique, color and place of application of these decorations. The data collectionwas based on written sources that examine the data obtained from the study samples in a descriptive (analytical)way. Accordingly, the following questions were raised:- What are the features of the geometric nodes in Baysonqori’s Shahnameh?- How are the geometric nodes used in the Baysonqori’s Shahnameh?The results of the study of Baysonqori’s Shahnameh illustrations show that the application of decorations and geometricknots is more pronounced in bricks and tiles, and most of the nodes used include the “eight regular”, “PileyLyssadar”, “Eight and Sabon” and “ Arrowing “in which nodes are based on the base number of eight. These knotsare often used on the porch, floor and walls and in the form of a wooden stand as a window or door guard. The useof decorative arrays and the use of surfaces with decorations and geometric arrays have led to an increase in thevisual glory of Baysonqori’s Shahnameh portraits.