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A Persian miniature is a small Persian painting on paper, whether a book illustration or a separate work of art intended to be kept in an album of such works called a muraqqa. The techniques are broad
Yusuf and Zulaikha (Joseph chased by Potiphar's wife), by Behzād. Bustan of Sa'di, Herat, 1488, created for Timurid ruler Sultan Husayn Bayqara
Yusuf and Zulaikha (Joseph chased by Potiphar's wife), by Behzād. Bustan of Sa'di, Herat, 1488, created for Timurid ruler Sultan Husayn Bayqara
Camp scene from late in the classic period, with no frame (c. 1556-1565), Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; Majnun (at top wearing orange) spies
Camp scene from late in the classic period, with no frame (c. 1556-1565), Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; Majnun (at top wearing orange) spies on his beloved Layla (standing in tent doorway).
Saki, album miniature by Reza Abbasi, 1609
Saki, album miniature by Reza Abbasi, 1609
Nighttime in a City: urban activity in the Safavid capital of Tabriz, painted circa 1540 for Shah Tahmasp (Sackler Museum, 1958.76).
Nighttime in a City: urban activity in the Safavid capital of Tabriz, painted circa 1540 for Shah Tahmasp (Sackler Museum, 1958.76).
Persian art
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Persian art or Iranian art has one of the richest art heritages in world history and has been strong in many media including architecture, painting, weaving, pottery, calligraphy, metalworking and scu
Persian miniature
…A Persian miniature (Persian: نگارگری ایرانی, romanized: negârgari-ye Irâni) is a small Persian painting on paper, whether a book illustration or a separate work of art intended to be kept in an album of such works called a muraqqa. The techniques are…
A Reclining Beauty by Mohammad Baqer. Zand era dated c. 1759/60, oil on canvas.
A Reclining Beauty by Mohammad Baqer. Zand era dated c. 1759/60, oil on canvas.
Qajar dynasty rock reliefs in Tangeh Savashi, of the Fath Ali Shah era, c. 1800, a revival of an ancient Persian type.
Qajar dynasty rock reliefs in Tangeh Savashi, of the Fath Ali Shah era, c. 1800, a revival of an ancient Persian type.
1181, Kariz, Monumental Lion shaped Zoomorphic Seljuk Incense Burner of Amir ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi. Exhibiting remarkable metalwork and refined orna
1181, Kariz, Monumental Lion shaped Zoomorphic Seljuk Incense Burner of Amir ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi. Exhibiting remarkable metalwork and refined ornamental calligraphy and engraving.
Half of a "Salting carpet", Safavid, in wool, silk and metal thread, about 1600
Half of a "Salting carpet", Safavid, in wool, silk and metal thread, about 1600