The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Persia
Author | : Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis |
Publisher | : I. B. Tauris |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 1998-12-31 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015040168224 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Persia by : Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis
Download or read book The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Persia written by Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis and published by I. B. Tauris. This book was released on 1998-12-31 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The art of the Parthian and Sasanian empires exercised enormous influence on art and culture in the early Islamic period and its legacy has continuing relevance in modern times. Pre-Islamic stylistic developments and motifs were widely adopted in the Islamic period: traditional mosque architecture, for example, draws much from Parthian and Sasanian forms.