Persian Painting - Illustrated manuscripts and miniatures
This volume, the seventh in Thames & Hudson's celebrated series on thetreasures of The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, catalogues more than...
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This volume, the seventh in Thames & Hudson's celebrated series on thetreasures of The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, catalogues more than fortyPersian illuminated manuscripts, miniature paintings and elaboratelydecorated bookbindings dating from the 11th century CE to the early20th century.The dazzling array of painted illustrations reproduced depict courtscenes, lovers' trysts, lion hunts and battles, gardens and palaces, exoticplants and animals, angels and demons, mythical beasts, zodiac signs andpersonal portraits. Collectively they testify to the rich tradition of Persianrepresentational art, alongside equally elaborate Qu'ran manuscriptilluminations with elegant calligraphy. Written by two eminent scholars,the catalogue descriptions explore the stylistic affinities, attributions,ownership history and artistic significance of each work.
Autor@: VV.AA.
ISBN: 978-0-500-97067-6
Idioma: Castellano
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