Neshats new photography series the book of kings is inspired by the 60,000verse epic poem, shahnameh book of kings, by the 11th century poet ferdowsi, which chronicled the history of iran through the 7th century islamic conquest of persia. Written between 977 and 1010 ad, the persian book of kings, is irans great national epic poem that preserves the legendary and historic past of. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Her artwork centers on the contrasts between islam and the west, femininity and masculinity, public life and private life, antiquity and modernity, and bridging the spaces between these subjects. The name of the show comes from the ancient book of shahnameh the book of kings, a long, ancient poem of epic tragedies written by a persian poet. Ink on laserexposed silver gelatin print, 60 x 45 in courtesy of the. Shirin neshats large photo series the book of kings is inspired by the 60,000verse poem shahnameh the book of kings from the eleventh century by the. Shirin neshat, ibrahim patriots, from the series the book of kings, 2012. Shirin neshats solo show the book of kings at faurschou foundation in beijing, china features a new body of photography works and a video installation by the. Shirin neshats solo show the book of kings at faurschou foundation in beijing, china features a new body of. Shirin neshat in her studio working on roja from the book of kings the portraits the subjects represented the nuances of group emotion during the riots from aspiration and resignation to hope and uncertainty. Similarly, book of kings brings to the foreground neshat s continued concern with the loss of traditions that fall outside the islamist endorsements of cultural production.
Shirin neshats book of kings captures the faces of the. Shirin neshat, panteha masses, from the book of kings series, 2012. Neshat references a range of historic and contemporary metaphors. Shirin neshats book of kings captures the faces of the arab spring. Written between 977 and 1010 ad, the persian book of kings, is irans great national epic poem that preserves the legendary and historic past of iran before its islamic conquest in the seventh century. The epic narrates the deeds of legendary and historical kings of iran, including tales of heroes and villains. Shirin neshats newest photographs are a direct response to recent political events in the middle east, encompassing both. Neshat borrowed the title of her series from the shahnameh book of kings, an epic persian poem written a thousand years ago by the poet ferdowsi. The name of the show comes from the ancient book of shahnameh the. The exhibition features a new body of photography works and a video. Shirin neshat is a contemporary iranian visual artist best known for her work in photography, video, and film such as her 1999 film rapture,which explore the relationship between women and the religious and cultural value systems of islam. Faurschou foundation beijing is pleased to present shirin neshats the book of kings. The renowned shahnameh or book of kings, an epic poem written in 1010 ce by the iranian poet hakim abulqasim mansur later known as. Shirin neshats large photo series the book of kings is inspired by the 60,000 verse poem shahnameh the book of kings from the eleventh century by the.
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