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Epic Iran: 5000 Years of Culture
Hardback
Main Details
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Epic Iran: 5000 Years of Culture
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) John Curtis
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By (author) Ina Sarikhani Sandmann
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By (author) Tim Stanley
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:336 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 296,Width 261 |
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| Category/Genre | Art styles not defined by date |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781851779291
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| Classifications | Dewey:709.55074 |
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Publishing Details |
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V & A Publishing
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| Imprint |
V & A Publishing
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| Publication Date |
24 November 2020 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
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.
Author Biography
John Curtis is Academic Director of the Iran Heritage Foundation and former Keeper of the Middle East Department at the British Museum Ina Sarikhani Sandmann is co-founder of the Sarikhani Collection Tim Stanley is senior curator in the Asian Department at the V&A
ReviewsChosen by Rachel Campbell-Johnston as one of The Times best art books of 2021, 4th December 2021
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