The Persian Carpet Tradition: Six Centuries of Design

The Persian Carpet Tradition: Six Centuries of Design Evolution
- Miniature paintings unlock the door to a thorough re-examination of the ubiquitous 'classical' medallion design in Persian carpets, revealing an artistic revolution comparable to that which occurred at the same time in Renaissance Italy
Between 1400 and 1500 a design revolution in Persia swept away a 2000-year-old tradition of carpet design, replacing abstract geometric patterns with complex floral scrolls dominated by a central medallion derived from the Chinese cloud-collar shape. This revolution represents a major event in world art history, comparable to that which occurred at the same time in Renaissance Italy. It was followed over the next four centuries by a second revolution, during which the principal design elements of the first permeated carpet production at every level throughout Persia and continue to dominate it to this day.
Country USA
Brand Acc Art Books
Manufacturer Hali Publications Ltd
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2019-04-29
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781898113621

The Persian Carpet Tradition: Six Centuries of Design Evolution