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Persian miniature; Iranians’ exquisite art

Persian miniature

Persian miniature; Iranians’ exquisite art The word miniature has entered the Persian language in the middle of the recent century, and almost since the Qajar period (1789–1925). Persian miniature has made a path for the emergence of divine effects in Iranian painting before the advent of Islam; and, afterward, has finally merged with theosophy and […]

Manuscripts carrying paintings of ancient Persian gardens on view at Berlin State Museum

Persian art and culture

The exhibition, titled “The Garden as a Place of Refuge,” complements the main event Iran: Five Millennia of Art and Culture, which will open on Saturday in Berlin. “From garden parties to romantic strolls, the desire to retreat into spaces filled with cherished memories is timeless,” the organizers shared. “Gardens and parks have always held […]

Iftar, illuminated manuscript, and Sadeh festival may be Iran’s next entries to UNESCO list

Persian illuminated manuscripts

TEHRAN – Iftar and its socio-cultural traditions, Tahzib, which is an art of illuminated manuscripts, and the ancient festival of Sadeh are Iran’s nominees for possible inclusion in UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. Iftar, illuminated manuscript, and Sadeh festival may be Iran’s next entries to UNESCO list “We are developing a multi-national dossier on […]