{[Islamic Art –] Visual Arts [continued –] Late Period of Islamic Art [continued (4)]}[20th April 1991]

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‘(Safavid art)

The Safavid dynasty was founded by Esmail I (1501-24[ce]). The art of this dynasty reached its zenith during the reigns of Tahmasp (1524-76[ce]) and of Abbas I (1588-1629[ce]). This phase of the Safavid period also marked the last significant development of Islamic art in Iran, for after the middle of the 17^th century [ce] original creativity disappeared in all mediums. Rugs and objects in silver, gold and enamel continued to be made and exhibited a considerable technical virtuosity, even when they were lacking in inventiveness.’

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* – ibid [Encyclopaedia Britannica 22:97]

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