Iranian art has engendered great public interest and
involvement, resulting in the consistent production of monumental and
spectacular works. One of the most enduringly Persian art which is flourished
in Safavid era is miniature. A richly detailed painting which depicts religious
or mythological themes and can only be achieved with a very fine hand is known
as miniature. These delicate, lush paintings are typically visually stunning
and many of them are quite small, but they feature rich and complex scenes.
Content and form are fundamental elements of Persian miniature painting, and
miniature artists are renowned for their modest and subtle use of color. Many
of the mythological creatures depicted in early Persian art, for example, bear
a striking resemblance to animals in Chinese myth. Over time, however, Persian
artists developed their own style, themes, and distinctive features. The allure
of Persian miniature painting lies in its absorbing complexities and in the
surprising way it speaks to large questions about the nature of art and the
perception of its masterpieces. Mahmoud Farshchian, a world renowned master of
Persian painting and miniatures, has played a decisive role in introducing
Iranian miniature art to the international art scene.
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| Miniature painting of Chehelsotoon Palace,Isfahan |
