Mostly Miniatures
An Introduction to Persian Painting
42 min read
Rate this book:
About This Book
"In this book, the historian of Islamic art Oleg Grabar introduces Western audiences to Persian painting. Consisting primarily of miniatures illustrating works of literature, but also including murals and small ceramics decorated with pictures, these masterpieces have a visual richness that requires use of the intellect as well as the eye for their appreciation. Grabar seeks to situate the reader within their world, that of Islamic culture in Iran from the Middle Ages to modern times.
Through a series of chapters on various aspects of Persian painting, he helps us understand its history, the characteristics that define it, and the delights to be discovered in it."--BOOK JACKET.
Through a series of chapters on various aspects of Persian painting, he helps us understand its history, the characteristics that define it, and the delights to be discovered in it."--BOOK JACKET.
Buy This Book
As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate, BookOrb earns from qualifying purchases.
Write a Review
Sign in to write a review.
More by Oleg Grabar
A small episode of early 'Abbā
A small episode of early 'Abbāsid times and some consequences
Architecture of the Islamic World
Arte Y Arquitectura Del Islam 650-1250
Book of gifts and rarities =
Ceremonies and art at the Umay
Ceremonies and art at the Umayyad court
City in the Desert (Harvard Middle Eastern Monographs)