Art and Civilization of Persia
Art, Splendour and Heritage Across DynastiesBy Vladimir Lukonin, Anatoli Ivanov
Length8h 41m
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In Art and Civilization of Persia: Splendour and Heritage Across Dynasties, with excerpts from Omar Khayyām's Rubaiyat, we explore the magnificent legacy of Persia, from the opulent splendour of the Sassanid courts to the exquisite artistry of the Qajar era. This edition introduces a richly annotated chapter dedicated to the Rubaiyats of Omar Khayyam, featuring new translations accompanied by historical and literary context.
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Length8 hrs 41 mins
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Publish dateDec 18, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
9Introduction to Omar Khayyām’s Rubā'īyāt
2Introduction
10Lustreware
3Before History
11Origins of Persian Miniature Painting
4The Age of Hellenism
12The Fragile Continuity of Persian Art
5Zoroastrianism
13The Lost Treasures (pt. 1)
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6The Sassanian Revival
14The Lost Treasures (pt. 2)
7Islam
15The Lost Treasures (pt. 3)
8Medieval Iran
16Central Asian Art
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