MAHBOUBEH NIKOONEJAD
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 12 years of experience in teaching arts.
• Strong background in drawing geometric patterns and creating Artworks.
• Proven skills in writing artistic articles.
EDUCATION
• M.A in Art Studies, The Second Highest Ranking Student, Faculty of Art Religions and Civilizations, Art University of Esfahan, Iran: Esfahan. (Sep 2009- Jan 2012)
• B.A in Handicrafts (Iranian Traditional Arts especially Persian Paintings). Highest Ranking Student, Art Department, Shahrekord University, Iran: Shahrekord. (Sep 2005- Jul 2009)
WRITING EXPERIENCES
• Sadeghian, Hamid, Mahboubeh Nikoonejad. “As Precious as Gold (A Passage through Zari Brocade in Iran)”. Shahrekord: Shahrekord University Publication. 2008. Printed book.
• Javani, Asqar, Mahboubeh Nikoonejad, and Bahareh Shariati. “The Study of the Themes of “Holy Conversation” and “Annunciation” in the Timurid Miraj’nama and the Masterworks of Fra Angelico”. Scientific Journal of Negareh 8. 28 (Winter 2014): 58-67. Print.
• Abasi, Ali, Marzieh Piravivanak, and Mahboubeh Nikoonejad. “Semantic Functions of the Fire in the Timurid “Book of Ascension” (Miraj’nama)”. Jelve- Y- Honar (Art Manifestation) 5. 10 (2014): 45-60. Alzahra University (jjhjor.alzahra.ac.ir). Web. 10 Sep. 2015.
• Piravi vanak, Marzieh, and Mahboubeh Nikoonejad. “Illustration of Qur’anic Verses in Heaven and Hell Paintings of a Timurid Miraj’nama. Gozaresh-e Miras(Bimonthly Journal of Textual Criticism, Codicology and Iranology) 7. 1 & 2 (2013): 15-23. Print.
• Nikoonejad, Mahbubeh, and Marzieh Piravivanak. “Comparative Study of Depiction of Annunciation Subject-matter in the First Painting of the Mir-Haydar’s Miraj’nama and Some of European Paintings (With Emphasis on two Examples of Fra Angelico’s Works)”. The Journal of Rahpooye Honar 3. 19&20 (2012): 13-22. Print.
• Nikoonejad, Mahboubeh. “Evolutionary Process of Meaning in the First Painting of the Timurid Miraj’nama. 8th Conference of Research Week. Payam-e nor University of Esfahan. Esfahan. 10 Dec. 2014. Lecture.
• Nikoonejad, Mahboubeh. “Intertextuality, and Common Elements in “Plato’s Phaedrus Epistle” and “Miraj’nama””. Research Week Conference. Art University of Esfahan. Esfahan. 29 Nov. 2010. Lecture.
• Sadeghian, Hamid, and Mahboubeh Nikoonejad. “An Overview of Weaving Zari Brocades in Iran”. The Proceedings of the Conference on the Iranian Forgotten Treasures. Iranian Academy of the Arts. Tehran. Jan. 2009.
EXHIBITIONS AND WORKSHOPS
•Solo Painting Exhibition, A Geometrical Story(Representing Persian Literature through Geomertric Patterns). Didar Art Gallery. Iran: Esfahan. 14 to 19 June 2024.
• Participation in the Luxembourg Art Prize. 2020.
• Group Exhibition of “Handicraft”(Pottery Works). Art Gallery of Esfahan City Centre. Iran: Esfahan. 27 Aug. until 02 Sep. 2015.
• Group Exhibition of “Geometry & Designs”(Geometric Designs Combined with Traditional Motifs and Calligraphy). My Student’s Artworks. Iran: Central Library of Esfahan. Gallery No.1. 17-21 May. 2015.
• Hand Craftsmanship Card in Handmade Pottery. Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran; & Technical and Vocational Institute. Iran: Esfahan. Sep. 2014
•Participation in “The Writing Papers Methods” Workshop. Art University of Esfahan. Iran: Esfahan. 26 May. & 2 Jun. 2011.
• Participation in “The Methods of Comparative Studies” Workshop. Art University of Esfahan. Iran: Esfahan. 22 Apr. & 19 May. 2011.
• Contribution in the Holding of “Design, Motif & Color in Persian Carpets conference”. Shahrekord University. Iran: Shahrekord. 2008.
• The Conference of ‘Mashghe- eshgh”(Making The Visual Arts about Emam Hossein). Iran: Shahrekord. Mar. 2008.
• Group Exhibition of Calligraphy ‘Nun val-qalam’. Shahrekord University. Iran: Shahrekord. Winter 2008.
WORK EXPERIENCES
• Artist at the Pottery Atelier. The Javaheri House(Traditional Arts House Under Protection of the Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization of Esfahan). Iran: Esfahan. (Nov. 2013- 2018)
• Art Instructor. Payam-e noor University of Esfahan. Iran: Esfahan. (Jan 2012- 2020)
• Art Instructor. Hasht Behesht University of Esfahan. Iran: Esfahan. (Jan 2012- Dec. 2014)
• Art Instructor. Islamic Azad University Najafabad and Khorasgan. Iran: Esfahan. (Jan 2022- Present)
• Art Instructor. Somayeh University of Najaf-abad. Iran: Isfahan. (Sep 2015- Present)
TEACHING EXPERIENCES’ ISSUES
The History of arts and Architecture- Art Research Methodology- Geometric Patterns in Islamic Art (Drawing Methods)- Recognition of Traditional Designs and Motifs of Iran- The History of Oriental Paintings- The History of Persian Art- Supervising Undergraduate Thesis.
