Persian Miniature Painting
Beginning with a brief overview of the different schools and styles of miniature painting and manuscriptillustration, and focusing mainly on the Persian tradition, the course explores the themes, colour symbolism, and patronage within the tradition. Design layout and composition, with reference to spatial relationship, is also considered. Through a series of practical demonstrations covering paper treatment, pigment preparation, and brush technique, students are directed in the use of traditional methods and materials to complete their own miniature painting
