ISBN |
9788788464153 (pbk.) |
Author |
Meyer, Joachim 1964- |
Title |
Shahnama : the colorful epic of Iran's past / Joachim Meyer, Peter Wandel |
Publisher |
Copenhagen : The David Collection, 2016 |
Physical desc. |
210 p. ; ill. (chiefly col.) ; 33 cm. |
Note |
Published in conjunction with an exhibition held 18 March-6 November 2016 at The David Collection, Copenhagen. |
Bibliography etc. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 206-210). |
Contents |
The poem, the poet, and the work's lasting relevance / Peter Wandel -- The imagery of the Shahnama / Joachim Meyer -- The Shahnama in the literary and political landscape / Claus Valling Pedersen -- The Shahnama, the art of storytelling, and the Iranian coffeehouse / Emil Madsen Brandt -- Catalogue / Joachim Meyer and Peter Wandel -- Firdawsi -- The early kings -- Sam, Zal, and Rudaba -- The hero Rustam -- Kay Kaus, Siyawush, and Kay Khusraw -- Kay Khusraw's war against Turan -- Gushtasp, Isfandiyar, and Iskandar -- The Sasanians and the fall of the last king. |
Person as subject |
Firdawsi -- Shahnamah -- Illustrations |
Corporate name |
C. L. Davids fond og samling -- Exhibitions |
Subject |
Shahnama |
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Iranian |
Miniature painting, Iranian |
Epic literature, Persian -- Illustrations |
Epic literature, Iranian -- Illustrations |
Added name(s) |
Wandel, Peter |
Added name(s) - Corporate |
C. L. Davids fond og samling |