The Registan Complex in Samarkand in the context of Intercultural Interactions Between Central Asia, Iran, and The Byzantine World

Дмитренко, Наталія Віталіївна (2026) The Registan Complex in Samarkand in the context of Intercultural Interactions Between Central Asia, Iran, and The Byzantine World Український мистецтвознавчий дискурс (2). ISSN 786-5886

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Abstract

This article aims to conduct a comprehensive art-historical study of the Registan architectural ensemble in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, as a significant artistic phenomenon of Central Asia that reflects complex processes of intercultural interaction, exemplified through the architecture of the Timurid period of the Late Middle Ages. The analysis focuses not only on the architectural structure of the ensemble, the history of its formation, and its functional purpose, but also on a detailed examination of its decorative program, ornamental systems, chromatic solutions, and iconographic motifs that define its artistic distinctiveness. Particular attention is given to identifying and interpreting sources of artistic inspiration evident in the ensemble’s decoration, which reflect the interaction of artistic traditions of Central Asia, Iran, and the Byzantine world. The primary objective of this study is to determine which artistic, cultural, and ideological influences shaped the visual system of the Registan ensemble and how these influences were incorporated into its architectural and decorative design. In this context, special importance is attached to tracing the synthesis of local Central Asian traditions with the Iranian artistic heritage, particularly that of Sasanian Iran, as well as to identifying parallels with decorative and iconographic principles of Byzantine art. The examination of these influences enables the demonstration of how artistic motifs developed in diverse cultural environments were integrated into a unified artistic system within the ensemble and reflected broader cultural exchange processes at the intersection of civilizations. Among the key objectives of the research are the analysis of the architectural and spatial organization of the ensemble, the identification of the characteristics of its decorative program, the determination of stylistic and typological parallels with monuments of Iran and the Byzantine world, and the examination of the role of intercultural contacts in shaping its artistic language. Particular attention is also devoted to the study of ornamental and epigraphic compositions combining geometric, vegetal, and symbolic elements. Special emphasis is placed on the analysis of individual structures within the ensemble, allowing for a deeper understanding of the artistic unity of the Registan and its significance as a representative center of urban space. The implementation of these research objectives contributes to a deeper understanding of the development of Central Asian art and highlights the role of the Registan ensemble as an important center of cultural synthesis reflecting the interaction of diverse artistic traditions of the medieval world.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	iconography; tradition; composition; visual arts; artistic culture; style; artistic techniques; architecture; synthesis of the arts
Subjects:	Статті у періодичних виданнях > Фахові (входять до переліку фахових, затверджений МОН)
Divisions:	Факультет образотворчого мистецтва і дизайну > Кафедра образотворчого мистецтва
Depositing User:	доцент Наталія Віталіївна Дмитренко
Date Deposited:	03 Jun 2026 12:07
Last Modified:	03 Jun 2026 12:07
URI:	https://elibrary.kubg.edu.ua/id/eprint/57767

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