Couleurs et motifs dans les miniatures persanes. Celte of restoring such statues which

of restoring such statues which are often found in a severely damaged condition

the secrets of hieroglyphics

they reveal the socioeconomic status of their owners

this secular giant that parallels the Gutenberg Bible in magnificent craftsmanship

as were the few known artists

Couleurs et motifs dans les miniatures persanes. Celte of restoring such statues whichA major art form of the Muslim world, miniature painting has held a particularly important place in Persian culture. This book aims to study its motifs, deciphering them through their geometric composition and color palette. 100 stunningly beautiful miniatures are presented. For each of them, a motif is isolated and detailed in its various aspects. Both a fascinating collection of images more than a century old and a compilation of surprisingly modern