Miniature Painting in Uzbekistan: Strokes of Wisdom by Montecalvo, Rolando

Miniature Painting in Uzbekistan: Strokes of Wisdom (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781836360506)

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Miniature Painting in Uzbekistan: Strokes of Wisdom by Montecalvo, Rolando

Miniature Painting in Uzbekistan: Strokes of Wisdom

$50.00
Miniature Painting in Uzbekistan: Strokes of Wisdom by Montecalvo, Rolando

Miniature Painting in Uzbekistan: Strokes of Wisdom

$50.00
Format: Hardcover
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This lavish volume explores the legacy and revival of miniature painting in Uzbekistan, celebrating the country's artistic heritage and unlocking its relevance in modern times.

This richly illustrated volume, produced by Uzbek publisher Dinara & Co. in partnership with Kulturalis, explores the enduring legacy and contemporary revival of miniature painting in Uzbekistan. Highlighting the work of acclaimed Bukharan master Davlat Toshev, the book guides readers through the intricate brushwork, symbolism and narrative depth of his recent creations. By situating Toshev's oeuvre within the broader context of Islamic art and the cultural memory of the region, the book demonstrates how these seemingly fantastical images resonate with contemporary audiences. For art lovers, collectors and cultural historians alike, this publication is both a celebration of Uzbekistan's artistic heritage and a key to unlocking the relevance of miniature painting in modern times.

Author: Rolando Montecalvo
ISBN-10: 1836360509
ISBN-13: 9781836360506
Publisher: Kulturalis
Language: English
Published: 03/03/2026
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.47lbs
By Rolando Montecalvo
By Rolando Montecalvo
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Rolando Montecalvo is a writer and editor currently based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Italian by nationality, he spent 15 years in the United States, where he earned a PhD in comparative literature from the University of California at Berkeley. He has also lived and worked in India, Thailand, Turkey, Switzerland and Cambodia. Over the years, he has been involved in many book projects, working in-house at publishers including Oxford University Press and Penguin Books, and as a freelance copy-editor and ghost-writer.

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