Iran/Historic and Cultural Persia

LOVEDAY, Helen

Travel

Passport Pub

Spans 18 centuries Shang to Han dynasties. Bronze became a symbol of power and the vessels were used in ritual ceremonies. Bronze was used for household objects and decoration, e.g. mirrors and tools. Distributed by Woodstocker Books.

Chinese Bronzes

Arts & Photography

Ashmolean Museum

GUIDE IRAN

GAROUSTE, Frédéric

Reference

OLIZANE

•This volume gathers together, for the first time, a group of 121 Japanese Buddhist textiles dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, housed in the Baur Foundation, the Museum of far Eastern Art, in Geneva This is the twelfth in a series of volumes documenting the Asian art collections of Alfred Baur (1865-1951) housed in the Baur Foundation, Museum of Far Eastern Art, in Geneva. It gathers together for the first time a group of 121 Japanese Buddhist textiles dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, bought by Alfred Baur in 1927. The assemblage differs from similar collections in the West in not featuring any examples of kimonos or the kesa costume worn by monks, concentrating instead on a type of textile that is not very well-known outside Japan: the uchishiki, fabrics designed to cover temple altars. In spite of their small size, these cloths provide an important insight into the religious practices of the period, as well as being testaments to the extraordinary skill of the Kyoto weavers. Like the kesa, they were made from lengths of sumptuous silk donated to a temple by the faithful. With their elaborate polychrome decoration, highlighted by gold or silver thread, they are exemplars of the most intricate and luxurious weaving and give tangible expression to the extent of the donor's faith. Detailed notes are preceded by introductory discussions of the history of silk weaving in Japan and the techniques and decorative motifs used, complete with glossary and bibliography.

Japanese Buddhist Textiles: The Baur Collection (French and English Edition)

Religion & Spirituality

Buddhism

5 Continents Editions

For more than three millennia Iran, or Persia as it was formerly called, was a melting pot of civilizations. Under Cyrus the Great, Persia was the center of the world's first empire, which stretched from the Mediterranean to Pakistan. Subsequent invasions by the Greeks, Arabs, Mongols and Turks have fed the nation with an amazingly rich cultural and historical diversity. The Islamic Revolution in 1979, and the subsequent Iran-Iraq war, reduced tourism to a trickle. Since 1990, however, travelers are rediscovering the attractions of a country that has played - and still plays - a significant role in the history of the world. Helen Loveday's Iran provides a fascinating illumination of both ancient Persia and modern Iran. 
* Insight into what has made Iran into one of the region's major powers * Fascinating account of an early center of civilization * Written by authoritative Farsi-speaking archaeologist * Detailed account of the country's history, geography and culture * Introduction to Islamic art and architecture * Special account of pre-Islamic and Islamic religion essential to full understanding of the country * Extensive bibliography of recommended background reading

Iran (Odyssey Guides)

Asia

Odyssey Publications, Ltd.

To the modern reader, the Silk Road conjures up images of fabled cities and exotic lands, of long-gone empires and great conquerors. In this authoritative book, Luce Boulnois explores the encounter between East and West across the vast continental expanse that separates the Mediterranean world from the Chinese one. She unravels in a clear and compelling way the complex threads that make up the history of these great overland trade routes, which allowed the transmission across the world of ideas and beliefs, techniques and works of art, helping to shape the civilizations that flourished along the way. How did the Romans, following in the footsteps of the Greeks, discover these far-flung regions? What did the Chinese know of the European world? How did they manage to keep the secret of silk manufacture safe for centuries? Did Marco Polo really go to China, or was he just a clever impostor? But the importance of Central Asia is not just a thing of the past, and the author discusses its significance in the modern world in cultural and geopolitical terms, including the implications of the most recent events taking place there.

Silk Road: Monks, Warriors & Merchants on The Silk Road

History

Boulnois, Luce

For more than three millennia Iran, or Persia as it was formerly known, was a melting pot of civilizations. Under Cyrus the Great, Persia was the center of the world's first empire, which stretched from the Mediterranean to modern-day Pakistan. Subsequent

Iran: Persia: Ancient and Modern, Third Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

Baumer, Christoph

Omrani, Bijan

Middle East

Odyssey Books & Maps

“A stunning guide, packed with history, that no visitor to Iran should be without.”―Christina Lamb, foreign affairs correspondent, Sunday Times [London] Iran, or Persia as it was formerly known, has been a melting pot of civilizations for centuries. The Islamic revolution in 1979 and the subsequent Iran–Iraq war reduced tourism to a trickle, but in the last decade the country’s global significance within the modern world has resulted in increasing interest from travelers and business people. This is an essential book both for visitors to Iran and for those simply with a thirst to learn about and understand this diverse and beautiful land. Travel facts and tips combine with chapters on each of the country’s provinces and sections on Islamic art, architecture, and religion. 145 color photos and 15 maps

Iran: Persia: Ancient and Modern (Fourth Edition) (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

Wannell, Bruce

Airphoto International Ltd.

Iran, or Persia as it was formerly known, has been of interest to outsiders for millennia. From the Greco-Persian wars of antiquity, through the rise and flourishing of Islam, to the age of European imperialist expansion in the East, Iran has been a central player in global history. Drawn by its strategic location along the Silk Road, ancient and distinctive culture and abundant natural resources, foreign diplomats, traders and travelers have been coming to Iran for centuries. The Islamic Revolution of 1979 and subsequent events put a strain on Iran’s relationship with the outside world, particularly the West, leading to sanctions and a decline in tourism and trade. Yet early in 2016 the Lausanne Accord over Iran’s nuclear program, and then national elections resulting in greater reformist representation in Iran’s Parliament have greatly increased the country’s attractiveness to outsiders, with travelers and business people once more setting their sights on Iran. The Guide offers visitors to Iran scholarly and readable introductions to:• Zoroaster, Cyrus, Darius &amp; Alexander• Shi’a Islam, religious art and architecture• The complexities of Iran’s fraughtrelationship with Israel• Persepolis, Pasargdae, Esfahan &amp; Shiraz• Ferdowsi, Attar and Hafez• Iranian film, food &amp; music• UNESCO World Heritage sites• 464 pages, 133 color photos• 17 easy-to-use maps

Iran: Persia: Ancient and Modern (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

Morrissey, Fitzroy

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