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The Making of the Artist in Late Timurid Painting (Edinburgh Studies in Islamic Art)

SKU: 9781474437448

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Discover how artists marked their presence in captivating Timurid painting, even without self-portraits. This insightful study explores late Timurid manuscript art (c. 1470-1500), revealing the sophisticated strategies Persian painters employed, from visual abundance to signatures like Bihzad’s on the Cairo Bustan, to assert artistic authority and self-representation. Delve into the world of Persianate traditions and understand how painting became a medium for artistic performance. Essential for scholars, students of Islamic art, and lovers of art history interested in the foundations of artistic legacy.

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