Miniature painting became a significant Persian form in the 13th century, and the highest point in the tradition was reached in the 15th and 16th centuries. The tradition continued, under some Western ...

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A Persian miniature is a richly detailed miniature painting which depicts religious or mythological themes from the region of the Middle East now known as Iran.

Past Auction Anonymous-Persian-Safavid (16) Trois miniatures persanes (3 works) Medium ink, gouache and gold on paper Size 26 x 15.7 cm. (10.2 x 6.2 in.) Description ... Sale Estimate Price ...

Persian miniature has roots in the distant past before the advent of Islam. Indeed, Persian miniature, which has once been inspired by Chinese painting methods and assimilated with a unique ...

The patterns are often inspired by Persian poetry, miniature painting, floral arabesques, and epic tales like the Shahnameh. Ghalamkari: Persian Textile Art That Prints History in Every Pattern ...

At the Smithsonian, a showcase of Persian art and textiles that steal the spotlight from carpets ‘Fashioning an Empire: Safavid Textiles From the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha’ features splendid ...

Persian manuscript art flourished particularly under the Safavid rulers (1502-1642) who deliberately encouraged the artistic expression of various population groups within their kingdom.