PERSIAN DESIGNS AND MOTIFS (DOWLATSHAHI)

Ali Dowlatshahi is a native Iranian and well-known artist. This book spans the full spectrum of Iranian art, including the Achaemenian, Parthian, Sassanian, and Safavid eras. The designs are drawn from textiles (weaves, printed fabrics, embroidery, carpets), ceramics (pottery and tile), carved and incised work (stucco, stone, metal), miscellaneous ornament, book illustration, and calligraphy. Motifs include floral patterns, geometrics, arabesques, mythical creatures, rosettes, paisley patterns, palmettes, medallions, border and marginal decorations, scrolls, curves, and hunting scenes.