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Persian Painting (Eastern Art Series) Paperback – January 1, 2004

by Sheila R. Canby (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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Jewel-like colors, rich patterns, precise execution and virtuoso draftmanship characterize the best of Persian miniature painting: the perfect realization of an ideal world. This fully illustrated book provides a concise account of Persian painting from about 1300 to 1900. Beginning with the materials and tools which enabled the artists to achieve their remarkable effects, Sheila Canby goes on to survey the stylistic development of Persian painting and the influences upon it of over six centuries of Iran’s turbulent history.
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  1. Print length
    128 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Interlink Books
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2004
  5. Dimensions
    6.75 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1566565731
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1566565738
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"Persian Painting explores the context, stylistic development, and historical background behind the draughtsmanship and cultural themes of Persian miniature painting, in terms accessible to the lay reader or beginning art student." --Wisconsin Bookwatch

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Sheila R. Canby is a curator in the Department of Oriental Antiquities in The British Museum

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Interlink Books; Revised edition (January 1, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1566565731
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1566565738
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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Kyra Molitor
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
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I have always loved Persian miniature, and this is a lovely compilation.
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Art Lover
4.0 out of 5 stars Speedy service! Nice book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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Speedy service...arrived many days ahead of estimated delivery date. Book is very nice, lots of color plates and in good condition. I just think the price was a little high. Originally published at $19.95, it's out of print and cost me $50. I'm still glad I have it in my collection though. With all the inflation we're all facing these days, I just wish it didn't cost so much. I just have to cut down on the number of books I buy these days. Kinda sad for a book lover like. Oh well, C'est la vie!
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Emin
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2012
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Very informative book regarding miniature painting during Safavids. The name of book is the persian painting. I dont agree with this name. Because, Safavids was not the persian, they were turkic. But in any case, thanks a lot to author for this book. The readers will find different interesting facts from this book. Another thing that I didnt like, a lot of white-black pictures. Would be better to print miniatures and pictures in color.
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Ben
3.0 out of 5 stars History of rulers or Persian paintings?
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015
Eighty percent Persian history included images of paintings for the rest. Less analysis on paintings and how painters evolved. Only a few words about master Bihzad and other prominent painters were mentioned. No clear demarcation lines in between schools of Persian paintings and art were established. Instead, the history of Persia could have been presented in a timeline format in few pages and painters with their school of paintings could have been presented in a chronological order. A better name for this book would be "The History of Rulers in Persia with some paintings"
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P. Hunt
5.0 out of 5 stars Canby's PERSIAN PAINTING is a gem
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2008
Canby's PERSIAN PAINTING is a gem. Rare in that it starts with clear, essential information on pigments and materials as well as methods and treatises, its succinct but masterful historical survey ranges from the Ilkhanids of the 14th century through the glorious Safavids culminating in Shah `Abbas of the late 16th and early 17th centuries and onward to the European synthesis and decline into the 18th c. century. Artists like Shayk Muhammad, Sadiqi Beg, Riza-yi `Abbasi and their unique works fill its pages with sensible commentary and beautiful examples of the stories of Rustam from Firdausi's SHAHNAMEH as well as individual album pieces and portraits. Annotated with excellent sources and index, it is a must for academic courses on Persian art. This book is as much a treasure as the Persian art it sensitively portrays.
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4.0 out of 5 stars good info but wish it had more info
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2014
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the book is small, it does not have a whole lot of info, if you are looking for an overview its good, it you want a lot I am not sure what else is out there. I like the pictures inside.
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Lillian G. Silva
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully presented...
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2013
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The book has plenty of photos to enjoy and give you better a perspective of Persian art...Lovely. The graphics and photos are beautifully presented. A nice coffee table/conversation piece.
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Hany K.
5.0 out of 5 stars persian minature art
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2014
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A good detailed discussion of various paintings from illustrated manuscripts and books from the 1300-1800. It provides an understanding of the material and tools used as well as why and how the paintings were produced. It discuss the innate persian qualities but also the forigners influences. i found the mogoul influences quite surprising as you thought of them as barbarians who just destroyed and burnt cities and books , but that seem to be wrong as they have commissioned art in various forms at the hight of their rule of persia.
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5.0 out of 5 stars First class. Recommend.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2019
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Book was in excellent condition and arrived promptly. Very satisfied.
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Ms P Townsend
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book full of beautiful illustrations
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2015
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An excellent book full of beautiful illustrations. And at a bargain price, the condition was very good for a used book & would reccomends this seller!
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ggw
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2018
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excellent
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