Persian Miniatures from the Shahnameh Movie Review 1989

The development of Shahnameh paintings over three centuries under three distinct Persian dynasties. including examinations of the parallels betwen miniature paintings and other art forms of the time and cultural settings in which this art existed. The Shahnameh is an Iranian epic poem written by the poet Firdausi in the early 11th century.

Distribution

Films for the Humanities & Sciences, PO Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543-2053, Phone: (609)671-1000, Toll-free: 800-257-5126, Fax: (609)671-0266, Email: custserv@filmsmediagroup.com, URL: http://www.films.com

Available on VHS
Running time 30 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Painting

Producer

Films for the Humanities and Sciences