National Museum of Iran honors Zohreh Rouhfar, distinguished professor of Islamic art

January 30, 2024

TEHRAN - Zohreh Rouhfar, a notable expert in Islamic art and archaeology, has received a heartfelt tribute, commemorating a lifetime of dedication to the field.

On Sunday, the National Museum played host to an event that celebrated her remarkable contributions, honoring the impact she has had on the preservation and understanding of Islamic art.

The event took place at the Museum of Archaeology and Art of the Islamic Era of the prestigious Museum with a large number of archaeologists, art historians, colleagues, students, and interested parties in attendance.

The ceremony commenced with a welcome speech by Jebrael Nokandeh, the director-general of the National Museum of Iran.

It was followed by speeches from other exprts including Mohammad Hassan Semsar, Fakhri Daneshpour Parvar, Mohit Tabatabai, Jalil Golshan, Javad Niestani, Nasser Chegini, Arman Shishegar, Mohammad Reza Riazi, and Ahmad Masjed Jamei.

At the conclusion of the program, Leila Khamoushi presented a report on the compilation and publication process of two unveiled books.

One of these books was a collection of Zohreh Rouhfar’s articles, while the other was a compilation of articles written in her honor by her professors, colleagues, and students.

The event concluded with the presentation of commemorative gifts to Zohreh Rouhfar by the National Museum of Iran, the General Directorate of Museums, ICOM Iran, and her friends and enthusiasts. The program also featured traditional music and a video clip showcasing Rouhfar’s research activities.

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Zohreh Rouhfar was born in Tehran in 1954 and completed her primary and secondary education before pursuing higher education in archaeology at Tehran University at both undergraduate and graduate levels. After graduation, she began working at the National Museum of Iran in 1978 in the seals and coins department before moving to the Islamic Department.

After 30 years of dedicated service to Iran’s cultural heritage, she retired in 2007. In 2002, Rouhfar began her PhD studies at the University of Bordeaux, where she defended her thesis on the technique of making Lusterware ceramic.

Simultaneously, she taught at various universities, including the University of Art, the Art University of Isfahan, Soore University, and the Cultural Heritage College. Rouhfar has supervised and advised around 20 theses at the Tehran University of Art and the Art University of Isfahan. Her extensive research in the field of Islamic art, particularly Islamic textiles, has resulted in over 48 articles 8 books, and catalogs.

Courtesy of Tehran  Times