Longevity and Continuity of Ancient Persian Motifs and Symbols (Symbols of Mehr) After the Advent of Islam in the West

Accentuation of beauty, stylization and transformation of motifs to geometric shapes, creation of a close link to life, continuity of various types of arts, and creating artistic ornamental style scan be regarded as the features of ancient Persian art. The Persian ornamental style of art had been highly influential and clear during various epochs of time so that, it can be entitled as “the art of absolute motif”, a timeless and placeless art, alike music and architecture. The Persian art was at its peak of success during Sassanid era. The successful conquers, commercial and political relations, and worshipping Mehr beyond the Persian borders to Europe all contributed to pervasiveness of Persian art influencing many countries. Recruitment of Persian artists by the Arabs after the advent of Islam and the prevalence of this religion in many territories, accelerated the transfer of Persian art to these areas. The forms and symbols of Persian ancient art have been either merged and adopted, or modified and imitated.