Catalogue Of Persian Objects In The South Kensington Museum (1876)

By South Kensington Museum

Book Overview

The Catalogue of Persian Objects in the South Kensington Museum is a comprehensive guide to the collection of Persian artifacts held in the museum as of 1876. The South Kensington Museum, now known as the Victoria and Albert Museum, is a renowned museum in London that houses a vast array of art and design objects from around the world.This book is a detailed catalogue of the Persian objects in the museum's collection, including ceramics, textiles, metalwork, and manuscripts. Each item is described in detail, with information on its origin, date, materials, and decoration. The book also includes illustrations of many of the objects, providing readers with a visual reference to the collection.In addition to the catalogue, the book also includes an introductory essay on Persian art and design, providing readers with an overview of the cultural and historical context of the objects in the collection. This essay covers topics such as the influence of Islamic art on Persian design, the role of calligraphy in Persian art, and the significance of the use of color and pattern in Persian textiles.Overall, the Catalogue of Persian Objects in the South Kensington Museum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Persian art and design, as well as for scholars and researchers studying the history and culture of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164597833
• ISBN13: 9781164597834
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"