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A Realistic and Superb Look Into Amazing Persian Miniatures




The quality of Persian miniatures is determined by the artist's strength and naturalism, which ultimately establishes the brilliance and value of each piece.  There is a definite excitement when it comes to Persian miniature paintings these days.  Almost everyone seems fixated on the beauty of Persian miniature gallery pieces especially when the art was at its peak.  Persian miniature is better known as manuscript illumination.  During the 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries this particular style of art absolutely thrived in Islamic Iran.  Just imagine for a moment, glorious works of art in brilliant, vibrant colors...masterful, exquisite brushwork...and elegant calligraphy sculpted and nurtured with the help of Islamic princes and rulers.

In fact, Persian miniatures are frequently displayed in books or manuscripts that were developed only for the Iranian upper class.  Stated a little differently, the Persian miniature painting was reserved only for the rich,  the aristocrats and the very powerful in the country.  See only those with wealth were in a position to commission a manuscript with exclusive miniature paintings.  To buy a Persian miniature meant you would receive a piece that was uniquely designed by only the very best of painters and steadfast calligraphers.  This elite group of creative artists were coveted, highly sought after and supported very lavishly in order to continue fostering their craftsmanship. 

An extravagant lifestyle because the simple way of life for Persian miniatures artists because the materials were outrageously expensive.  See they used precious metals such as gold and silver leaf.  But here's the most important part - creating Persian miniature paintings was very labor intensive.  Matter of fact, from the time you were able to buy Persian miniatures to the time you could actually display a piece in your home could take almost one year.  In other words, it wasn't unusual for artists to spend 12 months on just one miniature painting.  And this is the main reason only the wealthiest of the wealthy were able to support an artists workshop allowing them to produce and design illustrated manuscripts. 

It is not easy to trace the true origin of Persian miniatures because these miniature paintings are not widely known outside of Iran and India.  Typically only scholars and collectors are intrigued enough to bring this lavish art out of obscurity.  If you are lucky enough to experience the liveliness and brilliance of a Persian miniature painting, you'll quickly see why people were constantly drawn to these masterful works of art.  Without a doubt, Persian miniature paintings tell marvelous stories.  And you can expect expressive designs and images characterized by naturalistic colors.  Each brush stroke is truly spectacular and will leave you eager to see more.

Symbolism and realism are key components in designing Persian miniatures.  That said, here's a brief list of the most prominent Persian miniature painters: Founder of the Safavid School and top miniaturist of the Timurid Era - Kamal ud-Din Behzad Herawi; highly renowned Persian painter during the Safavid Era - Reza Abbasi; Famous contemporary miniaturists Hossein Behzad and  Mahmoud Farshchian.  And I could go on and on, but you clearly understand the big picture.  Let your curiosity and insatiable need for beauty and elegance be the driving force behind learning and possibly owning Persian miniatures.  It will more than likely turn out to be the purchase of a lifetime.

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