Mostly Miniatures: An Introduction to Persian Painting

A wide appreciation of Persian art has only been felt in the last hundred years or so. In this study, Oleg Grabar presents a good introduction to Persian painting, especially miniatures illustrating literary works, along with a small number of murals and decorated ceramics. Dating from c.1300 to c.1700, this is a history of the technique of painting, of its main techniques and subject matter, the use of space and colour, the depiction of emotion, and so on. The book ably combines the historical framework with an aesthetic appreciation of the art, with many illustrated examples.