Film
Billion Dollar Masterpiece: Reuniting the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasb
This short documentary immerses viewers in the fascinating and tragic saga of Iran’s greatest cultural treasure: the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasb. Renowned for its exquisite, now-scattered illustrations, each valued at over £4 million, this Safavid Persian masterpiece has suffered from decades of vandalism, dispersal, and commercial exploitation. Yet, through the diligent research of Dr. Zahra Faridany-Akhavan, an ambitious new initiative is underway to digitally reunite and preserve the manuscript’s legacy.
Shahnameh Visual Guide
This short documentary immerses viewers in the fascinating and tragic saga of Iran’s greatest cultural treasure: the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasb. Renowned for its exquisite, now-scattered illustrations, each valued at over £4 million, this Safavid Persian masterpiece has suffered from decades of vandalism, dispersal, and commercial exploitation. Yet, through the diligent research of Dr. Zahra Faridany-Akhavan, an ambitious new initiative is underway to digitally reunite and preserve the manuscript’s legacy.