Technical and visual analysis of flower and chicken murals in Ghavam and Zinat Al-molk houses in Shiraz

The role of flowers and chickens is one of the most common decorations in the Qajar period and after. Flower and chicken paintings used in the historical houses of Shiraz are considered as valuable examples of Iranian painting. The aim of this research is to study the flower and chicken motifs used in Narenjestan Ghavam and Zinat al-molk. Therefore, what are the visual and technical features of the flower and chicken motifs used in Naranjestan from a visual and technical point of view? And what were the factors influencing them? The results show that the differentiation of the designs indicates the different use of these two buildings. Narenjestan Ghavam, as the capital of Persia, is more in line with its role in terms of role, color, composition and rhythm in order to validate its power. Intimate atmosphere prevails. The motifs are influenced by ancient Iran and Islamic, Eastern art, especially Indian and European art. Also, the geographical location of Shiraz, the fame of the city of Globalbal and the royal palace have influenced the formation of designs. Shading, dimensionality, color variation and design can be seen in all spaces. The designs can be divided into six categories: chicken, flower and chicken, bouquet, vase, flower and Islamic, bouquet and landscape. These motifs are painted with oil paint, metal oxides, mosaics and wood on a bed of wood, stone, tile and mirror.