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Explore must-read history books with our curated list featuring *The Golden Age of Persian Art 1501-1722* by Sheila Canby, covering art, culture, and iconic historical narratives for enthusiasts.
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The Golden Age of Persian Art 1501-1722
by Sheila Canby
The golden age of Persian art was the era of the Safavid dynasty. In this time of dynamic religious and political developments, painting and textiles achieved new heights of brilliance and opulence, and architecture flourished with the growth of cities. This resplendent volume provides a chronological history of the reign of each successive Safavid shah, including that of Shah 'Abbas I, who came to the throne in 1588. He not only built grand mosques and palaces, but also welcomed foreign travelers -- and their artistic influences -- to his court. The superb illustrations complement a much-needed text by a leading scholar in the field. This volume is sure to become a standard reference on this sublime period in Persian painting, architecture, illuminated manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, and other decorative arts.
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Women in Ancient Persia, 559-331 BC (Oxford Classical Monographs)
by Brosius, Maria
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