Persian Studies Resources

From the University of New York, this exhibition provides users with the opportunity to view modern Iranian art and to reflect on the social issues that exist within Iran. Includes paintings, sculptures, photographs and works on paper.

Provides a variety of interactive tools and information to help users learn more about calligraphy in the Arab, Ottoman and Persian traditions.

An art museum in Tehran, Iran, which displays Western modern art as well as artworks created by local artists.

An art exhibition from the Metropolitan Museum of Art that contains various examples of historical art works from Iran. Includes a description of their design, their method of creation, and the traditions that revolve around these artifacts.

From the University of Calgary, this webpage presents an exhibition of Persian miniatures, which is one of the most famous and traditional forms of Persian art.

Written by Dr. Ali Akbar Jafarey (a professor within the field of Persian Language and Literature), this article, available on the Zoroastrian Educational Institute site, describes the history, the tradition, and the meaning behind this festival.

Written by Massoume Price (an expert on Iranian culture and history), this article available on the Iran Chamber Society site provides detailed information on the tradition behind the Festival of Mihregan and the meaning behind it.

This article from Encyclopaedia Iranica discusses the history and tradition of Nowruz and describes the ways in which this festival is celebrated today.

From the Virtual Embassy of the United States, this article provides an informative description of what the Persian tradition involves and how the Iranian people celebrate it.