The Great Mongol Shahnama

A detailed study of the Great Mongol Shahnameh, considered to be the greatest of all Persian illustrated manuscripts.The Great Mongol Shahnameh is widely considered to be the definitive version of Firdausi's epic poem, and the greatest of all Persian illustrated manuscripts. The paintings from this manuscript are held in private collections and institutions around the world, and have only been seen together in a single volume once since they were originally dispersed. This monograph reunites the paintings and reproduces them as 67 full-page, high quality color plates, alongside an analysis by leading scholar of Islamic art, Robert Hillenbrand. With newly commissioned photographs and insights into technical aspects of the paintings, The Great Mongol Shahnameh is a comprehensive resource for those interested in Persian art and manuscripts.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• ISBN: 9781898113836 ; 1898113831
• Dimensions: 34 cm
• Extent: 504 Seiten
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Illustrationen ; Literaturangaben ; Enthält Index

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Zeichnung, Kunsthandwerk ; Handschriften, seltene Bücher
• Keyword: Firdausī

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): London, Hew Haven, London
• (who): HPL, Yale University Press
• (when): [2022]
• Creator: Hillenbrand, Robert

Further information

• Table of contents: https://d-nb.info/1229384618/04
• Rights: Bei diesem Objekt liegt nur das Inhaltsverzeichnis digital vor. Der Zugriff darauf ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 11.06.2025, 1:55 PM CEST