Title: Persian art
Description: "Housed in the Hermitage Museum  along with other institutes, libraries, and museums in Russia and the  republics of the former Soviet Union are some of the most magnificent  treasures of Persian Art. For the most part, many of these works have  been lost, but have been catalogued and published here for the first  time with an unsurpassed selection of colour plates. In a comprehensive  introduction, Vladimir Loukonine, Director of the Oriental Art section  of the Hermitage Museum, and his colleague Anatoli Ivanov have broadly  documented the major developments of Persian Art: from the first signs  of civilisation on the plains of Iran around the 10th century BCE  through the early 20th century. In the second part of the book they have  catalogued Persian Art giving locations, origins, descriptions, and  artist biographies where available.Persian Art demonstrates  a common theme which runs through the art of the region over the past  three millennia. Despite many religious and political upheavals, Persian Art  - whether in its architecture, sculpture, frescoes, miniatures,  porcelain, fabrics, or rugs; whether in the work of the humble craftsmen  or the high art of court painters - displays the delicate touch and subtle refinement which has had a profound influence on art throughout the world. "--
Subjects: Iranian Art, ART / General, Art, iranian