Epic Iran : 5000 years of culture /

Epic Iran : 5000 years of culture /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Curtis, John, 1946- author.
Imprint:	London : V&A Publishing, 2021.
Description:	336 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour map, portraits ; 30 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Art, Iranian -- Exhibitions. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Iranian. Illumination of books and manuscripts -- Iran. Art, Iranian. Illumination of books and manuscripts. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Iranian. Iran -- History. Iran. Exhibition catalogs. History.
Format:	Map Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12522983

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Varying Form of Title:	Epic Iran : five thousand years of culture 5000 years of culture Five thousand years of culture
Other authors / contributors:	Stanley, Tim, author. Sandmann, Ina Sarikhani, author. Victoria and Albert Museum, host institution.
ISBN:	9781851779291 1851779299
Notes:	Published to accompany the exhibition Epic Iran at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, from 13 February 2021 to 30 August 2021. Includes bibliographical references (pages 320-322) and index.
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."--Publisher's description.

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Summary:	Epic Iran is a stunning introduction to the material culture of some of the great civilizations of Asia, curated by John Curtis, Ina Sarikhani Sandmann, and Tim Stanley. <br> <br> <br> <br> Iran was the home of some of the greatest civilizations of both the ancient and medieval worlds, but these achievements remain poorly known and largely misunderstood outside the country. Epic Iran tells the story of Iran from pre-Islamic through modern times and provides an opportunity to see pieces from key museum and private collections. This book combines the ancient and Islamic periods and continues the narrative into the contemporary world. It shows how civilized life emerged in Iran around 3,200 BC and how a distinctive Iranian identity formed 2,500 years ago has survived until today, expressed in the Persian language and in religious affiliations.<br> <br> <br> <br> Lavishly illustrated, some 250 images showcase pieces including goldwork, ceramics, glass, illustrated manuscripts, textiles, carpets, oil paintings, drawings, and photographs. Alongside the historical sweep are examples from contemporary artists and makers, demonstrating the rich antecedents still influencing some modern-day practitioners.
Item Description:	Published to accompany the exhibition Epic Iran at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, from 13 February 2021 to 30 August 2021.
Physical Description:	336 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour map, portraits ; 30 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 320-322) and index.
ISBN:	9781851779291 1851779299