Persian art and architecture have a rich heritage that stretches far beyond the
borders of modern-day Iran, from the Abbasid monuments of Baghdad to the
splendid Timurid buildings of Samarqand and Bukhara. When the ancient land
of Persia was conquered by the Arabs, its people embraced Islam but strove
also to retain their own language and culture. The merging of influences
resulted in a distinctive artistic style that spread through the Middle East.
This book follows a historical path across the Iranian world and examines
the artistic legacies of great rulers and their dynasties, from the rebirth of
Persian art under the Seljuqs to the magnificent structures built by Timur-i
Lang in Samarqand and the cultural flowering that occurred under the Safavid
dynasty and beyond. Palaces, mosques, madrasas, and mausoleums display a
mesmerizing decorative complexity, with form and ornament combining to
create an indivisible whole. Spectacular polychrome tiles, intricate brickwork,
curling arabesque motifs, and calligraphic inscriptions attain a transcendent
beauty, designed to reflect both the temporal power of the rulers who commissioned
them and the heavenly glory of creation.
This book title, Persian Art and Architecture, ISBN: 9780500516423, by Henri Stierlin, published by Thames & Hudson (November 12, 2012) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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