Investigating the Effect and Role of Documenting the Inlay Work of Entrance Doors with the Aim of Historical Analysis and Identifying the Style of Inlay Work of the Qajar Period

Abstract

Aims: Inlay is one of the methods of decorating the surface of wooden objects, which started from Al-Muzaffar. The Qajar period was one of the most important historical periods that important role in the innovation of inlay. Due to the closeness of the Qajar to the contemporary Period and as a result of the numerous works left from this period in comparison with the previous periods, there is more knowledge about this period. In this research, inlay work has been considered as a part of the architectural decorations and the entrance door of Zeyd Imam Zadeh and the protected entrance door in the National Museum of Iran. The Qajar period was the continuation of the Safavid and many influences in the remaining works. Many researches have been done on the Qajar architectural decorations, but so far, no independent and comprehensive research has been done on inlay as a part of architectural decorations.

Methods: The method used is according to the practical purpose and the method of study is according to the descriptive-analytical. The method of collecting information was in the form of field and library research.

Findings: The studies conducted indicate that the identification of key components such as the Marquetry-inlay and Arrangement of Inlay by Gereh method that play a very important role in the expert analysis of the style of the work. Also, documenting and analyzing the obtained specialized information helps to improve the knowledge of protection and preservation of works.

Conclusion: The present research has played an effective role in analysing the components of Qajar inlay innovation and its place in the studied works, and also the documentation information obtained helps to improve the knowledge of preservation and preservation of works.