Persian Miniature Paintings: A Window Into the Infinite Garden of a Traditional Culture. [SIGNED & INSCRIBED]
West Hills, CA: Badri Borghei, 2005. Hardcover. Small folio. [2], 117pp, [2]. Illustrated red dust jacket with white lettering on front cover and spine. Red illustrated paper boards with white lettering on front cover and spine. Language in English & Farsi. Front free end-paper signed by artist and inscribed in both English & Farsi with Borghei's business card taped on.
This beautifully illustrated book showcases the artwork by Badri Borghei. Each painting is complimented by descriptive text in both English and Farsi with the artwork organized and presented in themes: 1) New Year's festivities, 2) Autumn and Winter Celebrations, 3) Wedding Ceremony, 4) Women's World, 5) Men's World, 6) Children's World and 7) Immigration. Decorative borders throughout by artist. The fascinating work showcases both the influence of traditional paintings and artist's own unique personal style.
Dust jacket with very minor rubbing and/or bumping to extremities. Dj with light adhesive residue along the spine. Binding with light bumping to a few of the corners. Interior front cover & front free end paper with a few light stains. dj & binding in vg+, interior in near fine condition overall. vg+ to near fine. Item #44448
Price: $65.00