Once one of the largest cities in the world, Isfahan is an ancient metropolis that sits across timeless trade routes. It became the glittering capital of Iran's greatest dynasty, the Safavids, during the 16th century. Shah Abbas I (1587-1629) in particular helped to transform it into a city rich in art, cultural wonders, and architecture rich in form and surface decoration. Reprinted for the first time in 40 years, this astounding survey provides a history of the city from its earliest days up through the early 20th century and features dozens of photographs, engravings, and examples of the tilework and architecture from across the centuries that make Isfahan the cultural crown of Iran.

Isfahan, Pearl of Persia (Ancient Cities of Art)

Arts & Photography

Wim Swaan

Blunt, Wilfrid

Architecture

STEIN AND DAY.

<p>Illuminates the construction, architectural style, histories, and beauty of thirty-three medieval cathedrals</p>

The Gothic Cathedral

Park Lane

<p>Profusely illustrated in black and white and color. Minor chips and closed tears to the extremities.</p>

The Late Middle Ages: Art and Architecture from 1350 to the Advent of the Renaissance

NCROL

Penguin Books, Ltd.

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