★被選為《泰晤士報》2021 年最佳藝術書籍之一
★傳遞伊朗藝術之美

The Iranian Plateau extends for close to 2,000 km, encompassing dizzying mountain ranges, rolling hills, forests and rich farm lands. It has been home to some of the greatest civilizations of both the ancient and medieval worlds, with spectacular achievements in scholarship and material culture, but these remain poorly known internationally. This lavishly illustrated publication tells the story of Iran from the dawn of the historical period in 5,000 BC to today. It is unique in combining the ancient and Islamic periods as well as contemporary art, from sculpture to goldsmiths' work, from ceramics and glass to illustrated manuscripts, and from textiles and carpets to oil paintings, drawings and photographs.

 

John Curtis is Chief Executive Officer of the Iran Heritage Foundation, President of the British Institute for the Study of Iraq, and a Trustee of the Honor Frost Foundation, UK. He was previously Keeper of the Middle East Department at the British Museum, UK, from 1989 to 2011.

Tim Stanley is a writer, journalist and broadcaster. He held fellowships in history at Sussex University and Royal Holloway before joining the Daily Telegraph as a columnist and leader writer. He regularly appears on Radio 4 discussing religion and morality, and has contributed to CNN, The Spectator and History Today. He is a contributing editor at the Catholic Herald.

 

Chosen by Rachel Campbell-Johnston as one of The Times best art books of 2021, 4th December 2021