An Examination of the Visual and Geometric Features of Kufic Banna’i Script in the Inscriptions of the Abbasi Jameh Mosque of Isfahan During the Safavid Era

Kufic Banna’i script in the inscriptions of Isfahan’s Abbasi Jameh Mosque during the Safavid era served as both a decorative and functional element, breaking traditional script rules to enhance artistic expression. This study reveals its dual role in conveying religious and non-religious texts while contributing significantly to the monument's aesthetic value. Researchers analyzed visual and geometric features through descriptive-analytical methods, including library studies and field investigations, focusing on Safavid-era inscriptions. The findings highlight the script’s evolution, tracing its origins to pre-Islamic times and its enduring influence across Islamic art. This research underscores the Safavid period’s artistic prominence by examining how deviations from conventional Banna’i structures enriched the mosque’s inscriptions.

Sabeghi, G., Davodiroknabadi, A., Dadkhah, P., & Zohoori, S. (2026). An Examination of the Visual and Geometric Features of Kufic Banna’i Script in the Inscriptions of the Abbasi Jameh Mosque of Isfahan During the Safavid Era. Journal of Social-Political Studies of Iran’s Culture and History, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.jspsich.408