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The Royal Workshop: Art and Industry in Safavid Iran
This episode explores the Safavid imperial workshops, or kitabkhana, which were far more than libraries—they were the engine of Persia's cultural renaissance. Lucas and Luna discuss how Shah Ismail I and Shah Tahmasp I used the kitabkhana to produce illuminated manuscripts, miniature paintings, and luxury objects that projected power and legitimacy. They delve into the role of master artists like Kamal al-Din Behzad and the workshop's influence on Safavid identity, connecting these artistic achievements to the empire's broader political narrative. The conversation also touches on the economic…
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