The Golden Age of Persian Art 1501-1722

"The era of Safavid rule (1501-1722) saw the finest flowering of the arts in Iran. In a time of dynamic religious and political developments, painting and textiles attained new heights of brilliance and opulence, and architecture flourished with the growth of cities." "This book traces the achievements in art, architecture and the decorative arts under each successive shah of the Safavid dynasty."--BOOK JACKET.