The Reflection of Sasanian Art and thought in Bouids Art: The Architecture art and Metalwork

Art and architecture has been one the most important cultural elements that is normally affected by religion, ethnic and national tradition, geographical condition and the existence of other national cultures in that region. Following the conquest of Iran by Arab Moslem and conversion of Iranian to Islam the Iranian culture and Art were affected and changed by this event. Nonetheless, in 4th century AH, and following the Iranian efforts to revive ancient Iranian culture, in particular during Bouids, many part of Iranian regions including central, south and west of Iran got their independence from Khalifate, accordingly some aspect of Iranian culture was revived and ancient Iranian expertise and Arts developed. Although part of Iranian Art was influenced by Islamic values, but because of Iranian efforts who tried to protect the Iranian ancient national tradition, much aspect of Sasanain Arts which related to architecture, metalwork and handicraft was revived. However, in this paper it has been tried by using historical approach and analytical and descriptive methods to examine the reflection the art, architecture and metalwork of Sasanians during Bouids and to identify the backgrounds and the quantity the influence of ancient Iranian Art in this period.