Screen LibraryEpic Iran : 5000 years of culture /
"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 cultur...
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V & A Publishing,
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| Publisher Address: | London, England : |
| Publication Dates: | 2021. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
"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."-- "Iran was home to some of the greatest civilizations of both the ancient and medieval worlds, but these achievements are now little known outside the country. Epic Iran brings together 250 fascinating objects and images to cast a rare light on 5000 years of history, showing how civilized life emerged in Iran around 3200 BC, and how a distinctive Iranian identity, formed 2500 years ago, has survived until today, expressed through artistic continuities, religious affiliations, and Persian literature. Lavishly illustrated, this magnificent and important book encompasses metalwork, ceramics, glass, illustrated manuscripts, textiles, carpets, oil paintings, drawings and photographs from international collections. It brings treasures from the ancient and Islamic worlds together with the work of contemporary artists and makers, demonstrating the rich legacy that still influences modern-day practitioners."-- |
| Carrier Form: | 336 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 30 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 320-322) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781851779291 1851779299 |
| Index Number: | N7280 |
| CLC: | J137.309-28 |
| Call Number: | J137.309-28/C979 |
| Contents: |
Director's Foreword -- Partner Forewords -- Introduction / Emerging Iran: Silent Treasures From the Dawn of History / The Persian Empire / Last of the Ancient Empires: The Iranian Renaissance / Change of Faith: The Advent of Islam / The Iranian Synthesis: An Identity Reborn / Literary Excellence / Royal Patronage / The Old and the New / Modern and Contemporary Iran / |