Art from Iran explores pieces dating from the 13th to 19th centuries and covers concepts of surface decoration, looking at how two-dimensional patterns and motifs inform the work of Iranian artists today.
Highlighted pieces of metalwork and ceramics from National Museums Scotland collections have been selected for their exceptional quality and the intricacy of their decoration. The pieces shown cover a time period from the 13th to 19th centuries, and demonstrate both continuity and novelty in their aesthetic concepts.
The sculpture ‘Devil and Angel’ (2011) by Tehran ceramist Maryam Salour will be displayed for the first time as part of the exhibition. This contemporary piece will introduce some of the concerns of and tendencies in Iranian art today.
Art from Iran runs from 1 February to 28 April 2013 in the Grand Gallery on Level 1 of National Museum of Scotland.
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