Vision & Objectives

The Negareh Journal is dedicated to advancing the study and understanding of Iranian and Islamic arts. The main objectives of the journal are as follows:

• Establishing Self-Reliance:To attain a position of self-assurance and authority within the discourse and practice of Iranian and Islamic arts.
• Critique of Orientalist Studies:To rigorously analyze and critique research conducted by Orientalist scholars concerning Iranian and Islamic art history.
• Identifying Cultural Assets:To systematically identify and document the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Iran—spanning its history before Islam, and especially throughout the Islamic and contemporary eras.
• Promoting Artistic Standing:To effectively articulate and promote the unique status and profound value of Iranian art within the realm of visual arts.
• Guiding Specialized Research:To steer and direct specialized research in the visual arts in Iran using rigorous, scientific, and academic methodologies.
• Disseminating Core Thought:To convey the Iranian-Islamic philosophy and thought embedded in art, promote its widespread adoption within the artistic and academic community, and actively prevent the degradation or destruction of artistic ideas and works.
• Demonstrating Global Influence:To highlight the profound impact of Iranian and Islamic culture and art on the cultures and arts of other nations.
• Preserving and Defending Identity:To preserve, strengthen, and champion the philosophy and artistic works of Iranian and Islamic arts in the contemporary world.
• Presenting Foundational Research:To offer scientific research that provides a fundamental understanding of the relationship between Iranian and Islamic thought and the creation of artistic works.