Hosted by the Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies

Professor Amir Zekrgoo | A 17th century Illustrated Manuscript of Shahnameh: An Analytical Study Shahnameh, “The Book of Kings”, is the Iranian national epic that was composed in the late 10th century CE by the Iranian poet Abu al-Qasim Ferdowsi.

This lecture presents analytical research on an outstanding historical illustrated manuscript of Shahnameh, dated 1021 AH (1612-1613 CE), preserved in the collection of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization, International Islamic University, Malaysia.

Professor Amir Zekrgoo is an artist, art historian and Indologist. He has to his credit several books and over a hundred journal articles in English, Persian and Urdu. He is presently professor of Islamic and Oriental Arts at the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization, International Islamic University, Malaysia.

Associate Professor Mandana Barkeshli | Integration of Science and Art in the Muslim Artistic Tradition: The Secret behind the Stability of Persian Miniature Paintings

This lecture will investigate the secret behind the stability of the Persian miniature paintings based on historical treatises from Taimurid (16th century) to Qajar (19th century) periods and on scientific analytical research. Laboratory research examined a number of natural dyes and mucilages used in Iran during this period to prevent damage.

Associate Professor Mandana Barkeshli, a Conservation Scientist and Textile Designer, is Head of the Department of Applied Arts and Design, International Islamic University, Malaysia. She has also been involved in number of large scale projects including the setting up of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (1999-2003).

Date: Wednesday, 10 July 2020 | 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Venue: Middle Theatrette, Level 1, Babel Building, The University of Melbourne, PARKVILLE VIC 3010

Bookings: Free but you must register via this website. All welcome.