Miniature and Gilding (Persian Art) *In-Person*

To study Persian painting is to enter into a rich culture that produced major epics, sophisticated art and architecture, exquisite miniatures, and Sufi poets such as Rumi, Hafez, and Ferdusi. This nine-week program is designed to give you a thorough grounding in fundamentals of Persian art (miniature and gilding). In this level for beginners, the focus will be on the Safavid Period and the Isfahan School of Art (17th century). Through our examination of works by Persian Masters of the 17th century we discuss what it took to create such works of art with regard to composition, subject, perspective, lines, lights, and colors. Participants, with the guidance of the instructor through in-class demonstrations, will choose features to fashion their own piece of miniature painting in Isfahan style. This class is appropriate for both advanced artists and beginners. Instructor: Nayera Majedi