Persian Miniature Painting: King Solomon & the Queen of Sheba
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Discover Persian miniature painting through the legendary encounter of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, a tale of wisdom, power and majesty that has captivated artists for centuries. When the Queen hears of Solomon's renowned wisdom, she journeys from her distant kingdom bearing gifts to test him. Upon meeting, they recognise each other as mighty rulers of their respective kingdoms and develop a great mutual admiration.
We focus on depictions of their enthronement within a beautiful palace garden under a golden sky, featuring birds and beasts. The throne, a symbol of earthly and spiritual authority, will contain intricate geometric patterns. The course covers traditional brushwork and paper preparation techniques, bringing this legend to life.
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Discover Persian miniature painting through the legendary encounter of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, a tale of wisdom, power and majesty that has captivated artists for centuries. When the Queen hears of Solomon's renowned wisdom, she journeys from her distant kingdom bearing gifts to test him. Upon meeting, they recognise each other as mighty rulers of their respective kingdoms and develop a great mutual admiration.
We focus on depictions of their enthronement within a beautiful palace garden under a golden sky, featuring birds and beasts. The throne, a symbol of earthly and spiritual authority, will contain intricate geometric patterns. The course covers traditional brushwork and paper preparation techniques, bringing this legend to life.