Arts Abbas I of Persia
the statue of shah abbas, on display in isfahan before iranian revolution
abbas painting studios (of isfahan school established under patronage) created of finest art in modern iranian history, such illustrious painters reza abbasi , muhammad qasim. despite ascetic roots of Ṣafavid dynasty , religious injunctions restricting pleasures lawful faithful, art of abbas time denoted relaxation of strictures. portrait muhammad qasim suggests muslim prohibition against consumption of wine, against male intimacy, more honoured in breach in observance . abbas brought in 300 chinese potters iran enhance local production of chinese-style ceramics.
under abbas reign, carpet weaving increased role important part of persian industry , culture, wealthy europeans started importing persian rugs. silk production became monopoly of crown, , manuscripts, bookbinding, , ceramics important exports.
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