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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Images are beautiful bright and vivid. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> Iran was home to some of the greatest civilizations of both the ancient and medieval worlds but these achievements are now little known outside the country. Epic Iran brings together 250 fascinating objects and images to cast a rare light on 5000 years of history. showing how civilized life emerged in Iran around 3200 ?? and how a distinctive Iranian identity formed 2500 years ago has survived until today expressed through artistic continuities religious affiliations and Persian literature. Lavishly illustrated this magnificent and important book encompasses metalwork ceramics glass illustrated manuscripts textiles carpets oil paintings drawings and photographs from international collections. It brings treasures from the ancient and Islamic worlds together with the work of contemporary artists and makers. demonstrating the rich legacy that still influences many modern-day practitioners. (OS)