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 Lukonin; 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 10thcentury 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.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. DisjointedBy Hermine I. ShapiroFridas story is told largely through excerpts from her many letters. Unfortunately. this story is often as fractured as her body was. There are few in depth explanations or commentaries regarding the many people with whom Frida corresponded and had affairs. The photos of her paintings. as well as those of Diegos. are not in chronological order and are not parallel to their descriptions; this error makes finding the photos a challenge while reading their histories. Additionally. there are a number of grammatical errors which are frustrating.Although I learned a great deal about Frida. this biography is certainly lacking.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. BeautifulBy taylor rosenbergBeautiful book with beautiful illustrations.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I loved the size of the bookBy Judith SysowI loved the size of the book.I loved the many paintings shown.Interesting story."used" was in good shape and good price.
