Persian Miniatures (Mega Square) - Hardcover

Loukonine, Vladimir; Ivanov, Anatoli

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1783100222 ISBN 13: 9781783100224

Publisher: Parkstone Press, 2014

Synopsis

Encounter one of history’s greatest civilizations through miniatures. In Persian Miniatures, the story of the magnificent Persian Empire is told by way of artistic tradition on a small but vibrant scale. This unique collection of colorful miniatures from Persia in a convenient portable size will make the perfect gift.

About this title

Book Description:

Focusing on an artist or a theme, our Mega Square collection (MS) offers you an entertaining and affordable way to find out more about art. Small in size with little text and lots of vibrant pictures, these art books are easy-to-read and most enjoyable. This book offers a great understanding of miniature painting which is one of the domains in which Persians excelled.

About the Author:

Vladimir Loukonin (1932-1984) acted as the head of the Hermitage Oriental Department for two decades, assisted by his colleague Anatoli Ivanov, lead researcher. He has published over a dozen books, mostly on aspects of Parthian and Sassanian Iran and Central Asia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Parkstone Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1783100222
• ISBN 13: 9781783100224
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256