Iran

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Five Millennia of Art and Culture

By Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

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Iran by Staatliche Museen zu Berlin delves into the rich history and vibrant culture of Iran. The book offers a journey through its awe-inspiring landscapes, architectural marvels, and intriguing historical artefacts. It paints a compelling picture of Iran’s diverse heritage, promising an enlightening experience for those curious about the region's past and present.
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Format: Hardback

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You might like this book if you are fascinated by the cultural and historical richness of Iran, as it delves into the country's vibrant past and present through captivating photographs and insightful narratives. This book may appeal to you if you have an adventurous spirit and a keen interest in exploring diverse landscapes and the architectural marvels found throughout Iran.

Description

Lying between deserts, mountain chains and seas, Iran developed a fascinating cultural landscape. 360 objects from the time of the first advanced civilisations during the 3rd millennium BC until the end of the Safavid Empire in the early 18th century illustrate the outstanding significance of Iran as the initiator and centre of intercultural exchange.

Exquisite artworks from the Sarikhani Collection in London and the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin invite visitors to embark on a journey in time through the cultural heritage of Iran. The highlights include the great pre-Islamic empires of the Achaemenids and the Sassanids, the establishment of a Persian-Islamic culture, the masterly artistic achievements of the 9th to the 13th centuries and the Golden Age of the Safavids.

They are brought together as in a multifaceted kaleidoscope in the copious illustrations and provide insight into the art of the courts and the urban elites.

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Iran by Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, created for an exhibition at Berlin's Museum of Islamic Art, is praised for being a richly illustrated catalogue that traces Iran's history through material objects and artwork. It covers an extensive range of 360 objects spanning from the third millennium Mesopotamian city-states to the 19th century. The catalogue is lauded for its breathtaking images and inclusion of contextual visuals and maps, offering a comprehensive view of Iranian art and culture. Especially valued by those interested in art, history, geography, and Islamic studies, it is considered an essential resource.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783777438061

Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 January 2022

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hirmer Verlag

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Contributors:

Edited by Ute Franke
Edited by Ina Sarikhani
Edited by Stefan Weber

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 2080g

Pages: 400

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Non-Fiction Staatliche Museen zu Berlin Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Ute Franke is the exhibition director. She was the deputy director at the Museum für Islamische Kunst - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin until 2019.

Ina Sarikhani Sandmann is the director of The Sarikhani Collection, which is devoted to the arts of Iran.

Stefan Weber is the director of the Museum für Islamische Kunst - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin.

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