{"product_id":"epic-iran-john-curtis-9781851779291","title":"Epic Iran: 5000 Years of Culture","description":"\u003cb\u003eA stunning introduction to the material culture of some of the great civilizations of Asia\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Iran was the home of some of the greatest civilizations of both the ancient and medieval worlds, but these achievements remain poorly known and largely misunderstood outside the country. \u003ci\u003eEpic Iran\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of Iran from pre-Islamic through modern times and provides an opportunity to see pieces from key museum and private collections. This book combines the ancient and Islamic periods and continues the narrative into the contemporary world. It shows how civilized life emerged in Iran around 3,200 BC and how a distinctive Iranian identity formed 2,500 years ago has survived until today, expressed in the Persian language and in religious affiliations. \u003cbr\u003e Lavishly illustrated, some 250 images showcase pieces including goldwork, ceramics, glass, illustrated manuscripts, textiles, carpets, oil paintings, drawings, and photographs. Alongside the historical sweep are examples from contemporary artists and makers, demonstrating the rich antecedents still influencing some modern-day practitioners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Curtis, Ina Sarikhani Sandmann, Tim Stanley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1851779299\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781851779291\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/20\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.60h x 10.10w x 1.20d","brand":"John Curtis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46451010633983,"sku":"9781851779291","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d675df1e-a09f-432b-90c8-3b1923f3f0aa.jpg?v=1735876168","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/epic-iran-john-curtis-9781851779291","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}