Shah 'abbas and the Treasures of Imperial Iran by Sheila Canby

Shah 'abbas and the Treasures of Imperial Iran by Sheila Canby

Shah Abbas was one of Iran's most influential leaders. During his rule (1587-1629), he left a far-reaching mark on the society and artistic heritage of Iran. He renovated the country's famous Shii shrines and donated to them priceless works of art including sumptuous carpets, silks, porcelain and albums, many of them illustrated here in glorious detail. This book will look at this mercurial character and his crowning artistic achievement, the new capital at Isfahan: influenced by the many surrounding cultures it seemed to resemble half the world. He was helped in his ambitious attempts to rebuild his empire by an inner circle of great artists and thinkers. His relationship with these courtiers and their lifestyle will be illustrated with contemporary scenes taken from beautiful miniatures and calligraphies by the leading scribes. The book will also include the only known contemporary portraits of Shah Abbas and likenesses of important figures at his court. Illustrated with stunning images of the opulent treasures that were created under Shah Abbas' rule, many taken from the British Museums Safavid collections, this book will provide a compelling insight into this fascinating period.

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ISBN 13	9780714124551
ISBN 10	0714124559
Title	Shah 'abbas and the Treasures of Imperial Iran
Author	Sheila Canby
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	British Museum Press
Year published	2009-03-02
Number of pages	96
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