نقاشی ایرانی

by Sheila R. Canby, مهدی حسینی (Translator)

This beautifully illustrated text presents a brief overview of the history of Persian painting, with an initial chapter on materials and tools used by Persian painters to make their books, bindings, and miniature paintings. Canby, a curator in the British Museum and a well-known expert in the subject, wrote this short guide as a British Museum publication in 1993. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Genres: Art, History, Art History

126 pages, Paperback

First published June 7, 1993

Reviews

[Alsu Akhmetzyanova · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting perspective on Persian paintings and their history. Amazing illustrations.

[Jacabaeus · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fantastic little introduction.

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

I took issue with a few things towards the end relating to Persian contact with Europeans. I think there is a different way to frame this encounter.