Mehdi Alamdari

Holder of Equivalent Doctoral Degree in Art from Iran's Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance

Despite all inconsiderations and neglect towards the art of engraving in Iran, if in the future, there is anything remains of the art to be remembered, undoubtedly, one of the main reasons is this thoughtful man who has trained many students generously and with deep love, has planted the seed of affection towards this art in their hearts. This elite master started engraving when he was ten years old and his only master was Seyyed Mohammad Ghalami Zadeh.

According to many elites of this art, Master Mahdi Alamdari is a genius in designing. He has illustrated many ancient Iranian myths and religious stories, with absolute beauty and engraves them to life in the style he loves which is shadow hatches. Glory and wonders of his artworks are delightful and eye-catching that his students follow his style in design and engraving. Students such as Majid Bahrami Pour whom himself is one of the elites and famous contemporary masters of graving in Iran. To know that many contemporary engravers in Isfahan, use his exquisite designs is an evidence indicating that Master Mahdi Alamdari is a unique designer.

The master is an affectionate man and behaves with modesty and Intimacy.

He also masters other arts such as painting, design and sculpting chalk and stone statues and carpet design and shares all that he ever leaned in art with his countless students through his great heart and soul.