History - دانشکدگان هنر های زیبا finearts

1938 | The First Step

In 1938, the foundation of modern architectural education in Iran was established with the creation of the Faculty of Architectural Engineering at the University of Tehran. At the time, architecture was still an emerging academic discipline in the country, and the inaugural class admitted approximately 20 students.

📍 Location: School of Fine Arts (Madreseh-ye Sanaye'-e Mostazrafeh)

📍 First Cohort: Approximately 20 students

1940 | The School of Fine Arts Was Established

In 1940, with the support of the Ministry of Education and the collaboration of a distinguished group of Iranian and French architects and artists, the School of Fine Arts was established at Marvi School. The institution initially offered three academic disciplines:

🎨 Painting
🏛 Architecture
🗿 Sculpture

During this formative period, prominent figures such as André Godard, Mohsen Foroughi, and Abolhassan Sedighi played a pivotal role in laying the foundations of modern art education in Iran.