PERSIAN MINIATURE COURSE

The courses aim to not only make you familiar with the beauty of this art, but also teach you in an authentic way. These courses do not just focus on the techniques, they provide you with required knowledge and skill of drawing

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RECENT COURSE

Persian Miniature Course:

Isfahan style of human figure

(Inking & Nim-Rang)

Organised by Iranian Arts Society

Date: Saturdays, 15 June -03 August 2024

Time: 16:00- 18:00

(BST)

Type of Event: Zoom Online Course

Course Fee: £210 for SOAS Students

£250 for non- SOASians

Discover the exquisite Isfahan style of human figures in this captivating course. Originating in the Safavid period in Iran, this artistic tradition showcases delicate renderings of human figures with slender and graceful gestures, and intricate details.

In this course you will learn:

How to draw the proportional figure
How to draw the facial details in the style of Persian Miniature (17th century)
Practice a couple of postures
How to draw the turbans, shawls and garments
How to prepare the paper for painting
How to ink the figures’ clothes and fabric folds using calligraphic lines
How to render the fine hair and facial details

More About the Course

Following a line of gradual development, students will be guided to practice several stages of drawing to inking, outlining stylised human figures and partly colouring the painting. Their practices will be checked one by one and necessary instructions will be given.

The course will be running in 8 consecutive weeks with each session lasting 120 minutes. During the course, participants will be able to send their practices to our tutor and receive the instructions and feedback individually. No background in arts is necessary, so beginners are also welcome.

Please note that the course will be recorded and you will receive the access link within a few hours after the live session. If you wish to rely on the recorded class, you will get the full help and support from our tutor during the course.

The list of the required and optional materials will be sent to you right after the registration.

The registration deadline is 12 June 2024. Early Bird registration will get £10 discount, If you register by 01 May 2024!

PAST WORKSHOPS

Horse in Persian Miniature:

Introduction to Drawing & Painting

In this course, you will learn the proportional horse drawing and a few poses. The course will also introduce rendering techniques of depicting horses in Persian miniature paintings.

We won't be preparing the paper during this workshop. Instead, you will receive an access link that will guid you through the paper preparation process.

PAST INTRODUCTORY COURSES

The Natural World

Persian Miniature

Organised by Iranian Arts Society, SOAS

Learn how to draw, paint, outline and shade various details of nature as well as the birds in Persian miniatures.

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Madrasas

Persian Miniature

Organised by Iranian Arts Society, SOAS

Learn how to differentiate mosque & madrasa buildings from other types of the buildings in Persian miniatures, how to construct a proportional madrasa building, arrange decorative panels, draw geometric and biomorphic pattens in the context, and how to render the details.

Landscape
in
Persian Miniature

Organised by Iranian Arts Society, SOAS

Learn how to draw, paint, outline and shade various natural elements as seen in Persian miniatures.

Architecture
in
Persian Miniature

Organised by Iranian Arts Society, SOAS

Learn to construct a proportional building, arrange decorative panels, draw geometric and biomorphic pattens in context, and how to paint, outline and shade them.