audiobook Persian Designs and Motifs for Artists and Craftsmen (Dover Pictorial Archive) by Ali Dowlatshahi in Arts-Photography

Description

Over the centuries; Persia (Iran) has borne the brunt of periodic invasions. Elements of these foreign cultures; including Greek; Arabic; Turkish; Mongolian; and European influences; were incorporated into the native artistic tradition but transmuted by Persian artists into a highly original and uniquely Iranian style. This outstanding collection of motifs comprises over 400 examples of this rich tradition; ready for use in a multitude of design areas.Ranging from prehistoric pottery painting to 20th-century calligraphy; this volume spans the full spectrum of Iranian art; including the Achaemenian; Parthian; Sassanian; and Safavid eras. Included are designs drawn from textiles (weaves; printed fabrics; embroidery; carpets); ceramics (pottery and tile); carved and incised work (stucco; stone; metal); miscellaneous ornament; book illustration; and calligraphy.The author; a native Iranian and well-known artist; has carefully rendered designs from original masterpieces in public and private collections around the world. The motifs include floral patterns; geometrics; arabesques; mythical creatures; rosettes; paisley patterns; palmettes; medallions; border and marginal decorations; scrolls; curves; and hunting scenes.Embodying the sumptuous detail; rich texture; and elaborate ornamentation that constitute the glory of Persian art; these motifs also exemplify the Iranian artists traditional devotion to symmetry; harmonious pattern; and purity of line and form.