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Artistic Culture of Iran

Artistic Culture of Iran.

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Artistic Culture of Iran

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  1. Artistic Culture of Iran What is the connection of Persia with Iran? What is the pre-revolutionary and post-revolutionary artistic culture of Iran? Provide examples of Iranian art, music, and literature. Explain how Iranian music, art, and literature have impacted the citizens of Iran, he U.S. and/or the rest of the world. By: Megan Neal

  2. Iran and Persia • The area that is present day Iran was the location of the ancient Persian Empire. • It was given this name by the ancient Greeks • For a long time this area was known as Persia • In 1935 the Reza Shah asked for the country to be formally called Iran • The name Persia is now commonly used to describe the art, language, and culture

  3. Iranian Art: Pre-revolution • The arts and culture were encouraged and promoted by Iranian leaders. • Classic Persian artwork and music were common, but modern art was increasing in popularity • The film industry grew • Pop music was also popular in the 1970s • Many of these were younger artists

  4. Iranian Art:Post-revolution • Islamic leaders had more restrictions on free expression • Music and depictions of human and animals are not encouraged by religious authorities • Musicians and other Iranian artists live in other countries because of these restrictions • Traditional Persian art is still accepted • Free expression is very limited

  5. Impact of Iranian Art • Persian music has become popular internationally • Artists who have moved out of Iran are benefiting from this • Many Iranian artists and musicians who are limited in Iran have come to America to perform • Because of a demand for free expression recently, some of the rules have relaxed • There are many art galleries in Iran that attract tourists

  6. Work Cited • Eeman, William O.B.. "Culture of Iran - history, people, clothing, traditions, women, beliefs, food, customs, family." Countries and Their Cultures. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2013. <http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Iran.html>. • Tsioulcas, Anastasia . "Iran : National Geographic World Music." Home : National Geographic World Music. National Geographic Society , n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2013. <http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com • Eduljee, K. E.. "Iran and Persia - Are They the Same?." Heritage Institute - Corporate Governance, Institutional Governance. W3C.org, n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2013. <http://www.heritageinstitute.com/zoroastrianism

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