The Visionary Who Transformed Miniature Painting

Mahmoud Farshchian is one of the most celebrated and influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, best known for revolutionizing the traditional art of Persian miniature painting.

His unique style blends classical Persian aesthetics with modern techniques, resulting in artworks that are both deeply rooted in heritage and universally appealing. Mahmoud Farshchian was born in 1930 in Isfahan, city renowned for its art, architecture, and cultural history.

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