Comparative Analysis of Qajar Historic Houses in Tabriz, Isfahan, Yazd, and Kashan, Regarding their Architectural Forms and Elements

Abstract

There are a lot of precious beautiful Qajar houses in many cities of Iran indicating the high quality of talents and wisdom of their architects. Using a row of columns in the main façade, emphasizing on symmetry axis in the entrance, and replacing the new ornamental patterns with the ancient elements are some of the architectural qualities of this era. This article attempts to answer the question that what are the similar characteristics of Qajar houses in different cities of Iran. For achieving this aim, the history of Iranian houses especially in the Qajar period is studied in Tabriz, Isfahan, Yazd, and Kashan cities. The methodology of this historic survey is comparative and qualitative using the reliable books of libraries and first-hand resources. This article concludes that the architects in that era harmonized the culture of other countries to improve their own values according to their own culture and climate.

Keywords: Qajar Historic House, Tabriz, Isfahan, Yazd, Kashan, Iranian Architecture