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Safavid Miniature Painting: Art as Imperial Propaganda
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the dazzling world of Safavid miniature painting, a tradition that transformed Persian art and served as a powerful tool of imperial propaganda. From the royal ateliers of Herat and Tabriz to the vibrant workshops of Isfahan under Shah Abbas I, we trace how illustrated manuscripts like the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp and the Haft Awrang of Jami became emblems of prestige and piety. We meet the legendary painter Kamal ud-Din Behzad, whose innovations in perspective and color set the standard for generations, and the enigmatic Reza Abbasi, whose intimate…
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