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Persiana is a 32 year old married woman from Shiraz, Iran.

I'll be posting links and photos of Iran's archaeological and historic treasures. I think they are fascinating and belong to all humanity. Viewing them teaches one a great deal about the history, beliefs, arts and ways of living of ancient people. 11 12 15 17 19 22 25 27 30..33

The Art Newspaper -- Events, Politics and Economics: May 3, 4:18pm (2 reviews) fine-arts http://www.theartnewspaper.com/

Art galleries of conceptual abstract paintings by contemporary artists: Apr 30, 9:17pm fine-arts http://www.rassouli.com/sufism2.htm

Art galleries of abstract, conceptual, spiritual paintings on poetry of...: Apr 30, 7:56pm fine-arts http://www.rassouli.com/modern2.htm

Art galleries of spiritual surrealism and mystical exhibition ofromantic...

Apr 30, 6:51pm

(14 reviews) fine-arts, painting, sufism http://www.rassouli.com/

Metaphysical arts and conceptual paintings by Rassouli .. .. "a contemporary Iranian artist whose sensual artwork is influenced by romantic expressionism, [Persian] Miniature paintings, Sufi occult and mystic [Iranian] poetry of Rumi and Hafez." 'Fountain of Grace'

In wide Eternity's vast space, Where no beginning was, wert Thou: The rays of all-pervading grace Beneath Thy veil flamed on Thy brow. Then Love and Nature sprang to birth, And Life and Beauty filled the earth. Awake, my soul! pour forth thy praise, To that great Being anthems raise--- That wondrous Architect who said, "Be formed," and this great orb was made. Since first I heard the blissful sound--

'Ecstatic Dance'

O happy hour! when I shall rise From earth's delusions to the skies, Shall find my soul at rest, and greet The traces of my loved one's feet: Dancing with joy, whirled on with speed, Like motes that gorgeous sunbeams feed, Until I reach the fountain bright Whence yonder sun derives his light.

~ Hafez of Shiraz (1325-1389) Trans: Charles F. Horne

'Soul's Journey'

Visual Arts: A brief history of Persian Miniature: Apr 14, 6:56pm (2 reviews) fine-arts http://www.iranchamber.com/art/articles/...; Persian Miniature; a brief history [...] "This great wealth of inspiring literature gave rise to the emergence of many important miniature schools, each with its own unique style, creating a great diversity of paintings. It was through these schools that miniature painting achieved its splendid development both in Iran and central Asia. Three of the most influential schools were in Shiraz, Tabriz, and Herat. In the 13th and 14th Centuries Shiraz, the capital of Fars witnessed a new rise in the development of its cultural life. This was the time of Saadi, Khajoo Kermani, and Hafez. Poetry flourished and so did miniature. One of the most important works for the illustrators of the period was "Shahnamah", and in Shiraz there were a large staff of painters dedicated to it. In the Shiraz miniatures of the 14th Century, symmetry of construction was predominant, and for the most part composition was frieze-like, straightforward and monotonous. Nevertheless, the Shiraz school was to have great influence throughout Iran, and by the end of the 15th Century it was producing miniatures of highest quality." (More on the page. Images of and links to Persian miniatures can be found in my archives. The above image from another page: The Meeting of Prince Humay and Princess Humayun. Miniature from a manuscript of the Khamseh of Khajoo Kermani. Persian, Herat, about 1430. The influence of Shiraz school of painting is evident in this miniature.)