The Story
Product DescriptionPersian Art tells the story of the Victoria and Albert Museums stunning collection of Iranian art, which spans at least 12 centuries of Irans sophisticated cultural history. The objects range from the Ardibal carpetthe worlds oldest dated carpet and one of the largest, most beautiful, and historically importantto archaeological finds and architectural salvage, domestic furnishings and drinking vessels, and complete design archives. Through four case studies, the book investigates how architects, diplomats, dealers, collectors, and craftsmen such as William Morris and William De Morgan engaged with Irans complex visual traditions, both ancient and modern, with results that still resonate today in our continued fascination with pattern and form.About the AuthorMoya Carey is the Iran Heritage Foundation Curator for the Iranian Collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Description
Product DescriptionPersian Art tells the story of the Victoria and Albert Museums stunning collection of Iranian art, which spans at least 12 centuries of Irans sophisticated cultural history. The objects range from the Ardibal carpetthe worlds oldest dated carpet and one of the largest, most beautiful, and historically importantto archaeological finds and architectural salvage, domestic furnishings and drinking vessels, and complete design archives. Through four case studies, the book investigates how architects, diplomats, dealers, collectors, and craftsmen such as William Morris and William De Morgan engaged with Irans complex visual traditions, both ancient and modern, with results that still resonate today in our continued fascination with pattern and form.About the AuthorMoya Carey is the Iran Heritage Foundation Curator for the Iranian Collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
