Format:
336 Seiten :
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Illustrationen ;
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30 cm.
ISBN:
978-1-85177-929-1
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1-85177-929-9
Content:
"The Iranian Plateau extends for close to 2,000 km, encompassing dizzying mountain ranges, rolling hills, forests and rich farm lands. It has been home to some of the greatest civilizations of both the ancient and medieval worlds, with spectacular achievements in scholarship and material culture - but these remain poorly known internationally. This lavishly illustrated publication tells the story of Iran from the dawn of the historical period in 5,000 BC to today. It is unique in combining the ancient and Islamic periods as well as contemporary art, from sculpture to goldsmiths' work, from ceramics and glass to illustrated manuscripts, and from textiles and carpets to oil paintings, drawings and photographs. 'Epic Iran' powerfully conveys the beauty and fragility of Iranian art and opens our eyes to the attainments of a tenacious and fascinating culture."--Publisher's description
Note:
Rückseite Titelblatt: Published to accompany the exhibition "Epic Iran" at the Victory and Albert Museum, London, from 13 February to 30 August 2021. - Teilweise abweichende Ausstellungsdaten in Nachdrucken: "29 May to 12 September 2021"
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Introduction / Tim Stanley -- Emerging Iran: silent treasures from the dawn of history / John Curtis -- The Persian Empire / John Curtis -- Last of the ancient empires: the Iranian Renaissance / John Curtis-- Change of faith: the advent of Islam / Tim Stanley-- The Iranian synthesis: an identity reborn / Tim Stanley -- Literary excellence / Tim Stanley -- Royal patronage / Tim Stanley -- The old and the new / Tim Stanley -- Modern and contemporary Iran / Ina Sarikhani Sandmann
Language:
English
Keywords:
Kultur
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Kunst
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History
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Bildband
Author information:
Curtis, John 1946-
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