Miniature Painting in Uzbekistan

Strokes of Wisdom

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

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This richly illustrated volume, produced by Uzbek publisher Dinara & Co. in partnership with Kulturalis, explores the enduring legacy and contemporary revival of miniature painting in Uzbekistan. Highlighting the work of acclaimed Bukharan master Davlat Toshev, the book guides readers through the intricate brushwork, symbolism and narrative depth of his recent creations. By situating Toshev’s oeuvre within the broader context of Islamic art and the cultural memory of the region, the book demonstrates how these seemingly fantastical images resonate with contemporary audiences. For art lovers, collectors and cultural historians alike, this publication is both a celebration of Uzbekistan’s artistic heritage and a key to unlocking the relevance of miniature painting in modern times.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-11-25
Mått220 x 280 x 17 mm
Vikt1 040 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor192
FörlagKulturalis
ISBN9781836360506

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Rolando Montecalvo is a writer and editor currently based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Italian by nationality, he spent 15 years in the United States, where he earned a PhD in comparative literature from the University of California at Berkeley. He has also lived and worked in India, Thailand, Turkey, Switzerland and Cambodia. Over the years, he has been involved in many book projects, working in-house at publishers including Oxford University Press and Penguin Books, and as a freelance copy-editor and ghost-writer.