The presented book narrates how masters of two schools during the Safavid period – carpet weaving and miniature painting – perfected the art of carpet ornamentation. Safavid carpets had a profound impact on the global art of carpet weaving. This book will be beneficial for specialists in the field of…
Baku is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, a city with a history of millennia, Azerbaijan’s capital, admired by numerous tourists and visitors. More than 150 buildings in Baku’s central historical part have been researched by the author. Many of the buildings included have been presented for…
Ancient Azerbaijani wood carving and calligraphy art, with its rich history and traditions, originates from the petroglyphs of Gobustan and Gamigaya. Pictograms and tamgas (seals) depicted in the petroglyphs are fossilized monuments of calligraphy art. In the East, within the Turkic-Muslim world, including Azerbaijan, various types of calligraphy were developed,…
This book is dedicated to Azerbaijani carpets, which are rightfully considered one of the rarest treasures of mankind. Azerbaijani carpets are examined here in an ethno-cultural and historical context, showcasing the role and significance of carpets as unique elements of Azerbaijani customs, traditions, and way of life. The book provides…
The presented research contains a rich factual material, as well as scientific conclusions and generalizations, which have been utilized in the writing of comprehensive works on the history of Azerbaijani clothing culture. This work can serve as a useful methodological guide for specialists involved in reviving forgotten clothing models, offering…
This book compiles information about artists from various generations who have dedicated their creativity to the art of caricature. Their intriguing works contribute to enriching our visual arts with new examples.
In the history of Azerbaijani artistic culture, painting holds an esteemed position alongside various forms of decorative and applied arts. The traditions of painting have evolved over centuries – from miniature art and medieval wall paintings to easel painting, characterized by a variety of themes, genres, and styles. This book…
Sakit Mammadov - 55: exhibition catalogue 2013 The exhibition catalog is dedicated to the 55th anniversary of People’s Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan, member of the UNESCO Union of Artists, a full fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science, Count of the Vatican Heraldic Academy, full member…
The book is based on the notes of a guide at one of Azerbaijan’s famous historical and architectural monuments – Sheki Khan’s Palace. The author of the book, Zamina Rasulova, has worked at the Sheki Khan’s Palace for many years, gaining a wealth of experience and knowledge about this monument.…
One of the forms of art closely related to the visual arts and literature of Azerbaijan is theater. The professional Azerbaijani theater, having undergone a complex development path, has significantly expanded its boundaries today. Currently, theatrical activities are taking place in various regions of Azerbaijan, encompassing genres such as drama,…