More than a survey, this three-volume showcase celebrates the traditions
and contemporary life of one of the world's most ancient civilizations,
with 1250 color photographs and plates (up to 18 x 12 inches) and
captions and essays by leading Iranian academics and art historians.
These gorgeous books cover every aspect of Iran's art and culture, from
the 2500-year-old Pazyryk Carpet to the magnificent Sheikh Lotfollah
Mosque, from the Sassanian reliefs at Parsargadae through contemporary
wall painting in Tehran. The catalog also underscores how ancient
traditions still affect the life and customs of present-day Iran in
almost every sphere of human activity, including sculpture, painting,
tile work, jewelry, carpet making, gardening, architecture and
engineering, science and medicine, philosophy and folklore, and in the
enduring importance of poetry.