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Jewel-like colours, precise execution and virtuoso draughtsmanship characterise the best of Persian miniature painting: the perfect realization of an ...
The era of Safavid rule (1501-1722) saw the finest flowering of the arts in Iran. In a time of dynamic religious and political developments, painting ...
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The Great Age of the Seljuqs
Rising from humble origins as Turkish tribesmen, the powerful and culturally prolific Seljuqs—an empire whose reach extended from Central Asia to th...
A collection of beautiful Persian love poetry, freshly translated and richly illustrated with magnificent images from world famous collections. Love i...
The Remaking of Iran
This illustrated book gives a unique introduction to the world of Shah 'Abbas and the beautiful mosque and shrines that he created and adorned in the ...
This stunning book highlights outstanding examples of design and craft in paintings and manuscripts, calligraphy, metalwork, ceramics, glass, wood and...
Islamic and Indian Paintings from the Collection of Prince and Princess Sadruddin Aga Khan
Since the 1950s Prince and Princess Sadruddin Aga Khan have collected Islamic and Indian paintings and drawings, including one by the Safavid artist, ...
Love is everywhere in Persian poetry. This collection offers extracts translated by the authors from the best of traditional and contemporary Persian ...
Shah `Abbas was one of Irans most influential leaders. During his rule (15871629), he left a far-reaching mark on the society and artistic heritage of...
Masterpieces of Early Safavid Painting, 1501-1576 : [catalogue of an Exhibition Held At] British Library, London, August 10, 1979-October 28, 1979, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., December 16, 1979-March 2, 1980, [and At] Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 20, 1980-May 18, 1980
Objects Selected from the Museum Collections