Persian Arts
Mar 2025 · Publifye AS
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Persian Arts explores the significant artistic contributions of Persia and their lasting influence on Middle Eastern culture. The book focuses on Persian literature, calligraphy, and architecture, revealing how these art forms fostered a shared cultural identity and facilitated intellectual exchange. For instance, Persian literature, with its epic poetry and mystical verse, shaped regional storytelling traditions. Similarly, Persian calligraphy became a revered art form, disseminating knowledge and culture through manuscript illumination and architectural decoration. The book contextualizes these artistic achievements within Iranian history, from the Achaemenid Empire onward, detailing the social, political, and religious factors that shaped artistic production. Persian Arts argues that Persian artistic endeavors were powerful tools for cultural cohesion. Persian architecture, known for its arches, domes, and intricate tilework, significantly impacted mosque design and public spaces across the Middle East. The book progresses by first introducing core concepts, then exploring literature, calligraphy, and architecture in separate sections, culminating in an analysis of how these elements shaped Middle Eastern culture.
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