This painting, 6 by 8½ in., belongs to the Timurid period of ‘Persian art, after the Mongol conquerors, Genghis Khan and Tamerlane, had brought in Chinese influences.

The Art of Persian Dance is a visually inspiring book that — for the first time in the art form’s centuries-old history — outlines the kind of precise movements that have mesmerized audiences around ...

But with the opening of “ Monir Farmanfarmaian: A Mirror Garden ” (through April 9), visitors at the High Museum of Art can explore a rich history of Persian art and culture from the ...

The BCMA Persian Lusterware Bowl lacks any depictions of humans or other animals, but figural work was popular in Persian ceramics made at this time, as seen in the mid-13th-century Bowl with ...

Benny Blanco, who is known for his unique sense of style, recently flaunted a highly intricate toenail art inspired by a Persian rug. California-based nail artist Tahvya Krok, the creator behind ...

The $3-million gift from Omidyar will also be used to create ‘Elahé Mir-Djalali Omidyar Fellowships’ for scholars engaged in research and publications on Persian art and culture. RELATED: ...