Inspired by Persian Miniatures: Beasts, Birds, & Fantastic Creatures
Explore the symbolism and visual language of animals in Persian miniature painting. Discover the meanings behind creatures including simurghs, lions, leopards, fish and fantastical beasts, examining how they have been depicted throughout Persian artistic traditions.
You will then select one creature to explore in depth, developing your own composition before painting it using traditional Persian miniature techniques. Through close observation, drawing and detailed painting, learn how artists have used animals to express ideas of power, wisdom, protection, transformation and the imagination.
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Explore the symbolism and visual language of animals in Persian miniature painting. Discover the meanings behind creatures including simurghs, lions, leopards, fish and fantastical beasts, examining how they have been depicted throughout Persian artistic traditions.
You will then select one creature to explore in depth, developing your own composition before painting it using traditional Persian miniature techniques. Through close observation, drawing and detailed painting, learn how artists have used animals to express ideas of power, wisdom, protection, transformation and the imagination.
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