The operational improvement of global relations provoked the mixing of cultures. With the advent of modern technology, people began to study other cultures other than their own intensively. This makes it possible to gain new experience, knowledge and learn something. The West and its culture were actively mixed with representatives of the East and their cultures. Muslim communities also encouraged cultural mixing, as it had a positive impact on the economy and culture of society.
Cultural mixing was undoubtedly primarily promoted by the rulers of countries and states. In the Muslim community, Shah Abbas became such a ruler. He began his reign in 1587 and stood at the source of the creation of the Safavid culture (Meirison et al. 40). So that there would be an influx of Europeans into the Muslim state, Abbas began interacting with members of Christian communities and resettled some of the representatives of Europe to the lands of Muslims.
Shah Abbas began to create a capital in Isfahan. He invited Chinese artisans to develop various products made of glass, ceramics, and metal (Bengoechea). Chinese artisans interacted with local residents, which demonstrates the mixing of Chinese and Muslim cultures. As a result of this shift, incredible works of art have been created. In addition to art objects, the production of carpets also began to develop (Fleming). If earlier it had exclusively Persian motifs, then under the influence of the mixing of cultures, it began to acquire new drawings. Shah Abbas gave his masters the opportunity to learn about carpet painting in Italy from the artist Raphael, which brought a new European style to Persian carpets.
In conclusion, the Muslim community encouraged the mixing of cultures as their own culture grew more substantial and developed. This had a positive impact on the economy of the Muslim state, as, under the influence of two or more cultures, incomparable works of art were created that were actively sold. In addition, representatives of different cultures had the opportunity to draw knowledge and adopt each other’s experiences.
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