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The Arts of Iran, 1600–1800

The Safavids continued to be important patrons of the arts under Shah c Abbas (r. 1587–1629). Among the artists of his time was Riza c Abbasi (ca. 1565–1635), son of the court painter c Ali Asghar and pupil of the well-known Mu c in. Although he was heir to a very traditional form of painting, Riza introduced a new set of subjects to the Persian oeuvre ( 50.164 ). Semi-nude women, languid youths, and lovers soon came to replace the heroes of the Shahnama and the Khamsa in many an artist's repertoire. These fashionable figures were also copied in textiles, figural tile panels, and other media. It is not, however, simply the subject matter of his paintings, but Riza's gift for capturing the inner emotions of his sitter and his famed calligraphic line that have earned him admiration. His work set the tone for much of the seventeenth century, as his students used it as a springboard for developing their own styles ( 1974.290.43 ).Searchterm of is one of the most used words and is not always taken in consideration! First word is leading! Also try iran of safavids

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