University Of Iranian Islamic Genuine Arts To Be Set Up

Tehran, Sept 21, IRNA – Renowned master of Persianpainting, Mahmoud Farshchian said on Saturday that negotiations are underway with relevant officials to set up university of Iranian Islamic genuine arts in the current Iranian year (started March 21). He said that he has already discussed the issue with Vice President for Planning and Strategic Supervision Mohammad Baqer Nobakht and Secretary for High Council of Cultural Revolution Mohammad Reza Mokhber-Dezfuli. Farshchian noted that establishment of the university is one of essential needs of the country because the Iranian genuine arts are in poor conditions. Referring to Iran's ranking in the art of carpet weaving, he said, "Once Iran had final word in the art in the world, but currently, Iran stands 40th." Most of the countries in the world including Italy and Austria boast centers for studying their genuine arts but Iran lacks such centers, the master said. Units of Iranian arts, lofty arts of handicrafts, designs of rugs and carpets, management of artworks will be taught at the university, he noted.