Uncovering the Hidden Faces of Iranian Poets: How AI is Bringing their Images to Life

Hamed Kohan
5 min readApr 27, 2023
Reconstructed faces of Iranian Poets with Midjourney

Iran is a land of poets, and the Persian language has been home to some of the world’s most celebrated poets. Iranian poets have left a remarkable impact on Persian literature, and their influence is still felt today. But have you ever wondered what these poets looked like? Thanks to the advancements in artificial intelligence, we can now reconstruct the faces of these famous poets. In this blog post, we will explore how Midjourney’s text to image tool helped us generate images of 12 of Iran’s most renowned poets.

Reconstructed faces of Iranian Poets:

The process of generating these images was made possible through Midjourney’s AI-based text to image tool. We fed the tool with descriptions of the poets’ facial features as described in their poetry, along with historical references and other relevant information. The tool then generated highly realistic images of what these poets might have looked like.

Hafez Shirazi:

Hafez Shirazi was a renowned Persian poet from the 14th century, widely celebrated for his exquisite ghazals. His work has had a significant influence on Persian literature and his poetry is still read and admired by people worldwide.

The reconstructed face of Hafez Shirazi with the help of Midjourney

Sa’di:

Sa’di was a prominent Persian poet from the 13th century, well-known for his moral teachings and short stories. His literary works have been recognized as masterpieces of Persian literature and continue to inspire people today.

The reconstructed face of Saadi Shirazi with the help of Midjourney

Ferdowsi:

Ferdowsi was a legendary Persian poet from the 10th century, celebrated for his magnum opus “Shahnameh,” an epic poem that narrates the history of Persia from the beginning of time until the Islamic conquest. His work has been a source of pride and inspiration for Iranians throughout history.

The reconstructed face of Ferdowsi with the help of Midjourney

Molana:

Molana, also known as Rumi, was a renowned Persian poet from the 13th century, famous for his mystical and spiritual poetry. His works have been translated into many languages and continue to inspire and influence people worldwide.

Reconstructed face of Rumi with the help of Midjourney

Khayyam Nishaburi:

Khayyam Nishaburi was a renowned Persian poet from the 11th century, widely celebrated for his quatrains that offer thought-provoking insights into life and the human condition. His literary works continue to be studied and admired by people around the world.

Reconstructed face of Khayyam Nishaburi with the help of Midjourney

Baba Taher:

Baba Taher was a celebrated Persian poet from the 11th century, known for his simple yet profound poetry that explores themes of love and spirituality. His works have been treasured by Iranians throughout history.

Reconstructed face of Babatahir with the help of Midjourney

Attar Nishaburi:

Attar Nishaburi was a prominent Persian poet from the 12th century, renowned for his Sufi poems that explore spiritual and philosophical themes. His works continue to be studied and admired by people around the world.

Attar Nishaburi’s face restored with the help of Midjourney

Nizami Ganjavi:

Nizami Ganjavi was a renowned Persian poet from the 12th century, famous for his romantic and epic poems that celebrate love and heroism. His works have been translated into many languages and continue to be admired by people worldwide.

Nizami Ganjavi’s reconstructed face with the help of Midjourney

Khaqani:

Khaqani was a prominent Persian poet from the 12th century, celebrated for his philosophical and mystical poetry that explores the human condition and the mysteries of existence. His works continue to be admired and studied by people around the world.

Reconstructed face of Khaqani with the help of Midjourney

Rodki:

Rodki was a celebrated Persian poet from the 14th century, renowned for his ghazals that explore the themes of love and spirituality. His works continue to be studied and appreciated by people worldwide.

Rodki’s restored face with the help of Midjourney

Khajeh abdollah Ansari:

Khajeh abdollah Ansari was a renowned Persian poet from the 11th century, famous for his Sufi poetry that explores spiritual themes. His works have been celebrated for their profound insights into the human condition and continue to be studied and admired by people around the world.

Reconstructed face of Khawaja Abdullah Ansari with the help of Midjourney

Vahshi e Bafghi:

Vahshi e Bafghi was a celebrated Persian poet from the 16th century, famous for his ghazals that explore themes of love and spirituality. His works continue to be admired and studied by people around the world.

Bafaki’s wildly restored face with the help of Midjourney

In conclusion, the use of Midjourney’s text to image AI-based tool allowed us to generate realistic images of some of Iran’s most renowned poets. Through the use of AI technology, we were able to provide a glimpse into the physical appearances of these poets, bringing them to life in a new and exciting way.

If you’re curious about what other historical figures could be brought to life through AI, why not try out Midjourney’s text to image tool yourself? With this powerful tool, you can explore the possibilities of reconstructing the faces of your favorite historical figures and bring them to life in a whole new way. Who knows, you might even discover something new about the people you thought you knew so well.

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