The Graphic Style of Iran

Summary

Offering a fascinating overview of individual works of artistic, religious and cultural endeavour, such as manuscripts of the Koran, calligraphy, tilework and inscriptions since the revolution - about which so little is known outside the country - and shows how this ancient civilistaion is adapting to the modern world. Exploring the hybrid textures, shapes and colours in islamic design from the seventh century AD to the present day. Botteh (cypress) and eslimi (arabesque) calligraphy recur throughout a vibrant common decorative language developed in intricate tilework (the Abd ol-Azim shrine complex), brickwork (the Pir Alamdar tower) and carpet weaving (from the Pazyryk carpet to the famous Wagner garden carpet) down the centurues. This magnificent photographic collection provides an insight into the artistic and cultural activities of today's Iranians and how traditional Islamic designs and usages have been retained even today.