Sayed Ali Mousavi (UCLA): "From Pasargadae to Persepolis:Achaemenid Stone Towers and the Artistic Heritage of the Persian Empires"
Department: Art History
Date and Time: January 18, 2018 | 5:00 PM-7:00 PMEvent Location: 1010 Humanities Gateway
Event Details
An invitation for Thursday, January 18: Sayed Ali Mousavi (UCLA): “From Pasargadae to Persepolis:Achaemenid Stone Towers and the Artistic Heritage of the Persian Empires”
The World Heritage site of Pasargadae, in southern Iran, is the first dynastic center of the Achaemenid Empire in the 6th century B.C. Pasargadae’s palaces, gardens and the mausoleum of Cyrus the Great are outstanding examples of the first phase of royal Achaemenid art and architecture. The ruins of a solitary stone tower, known by the local name of Zendan-e Suleiman (Prison of Solomon), dominates the Palace area at Pasargadae. The function of this tower and its counterpart at Naqsh-e Rustam, near Persepolis, has been the object of various studies. The towers, however, defy any convincing interpretation. The results of recent excavations at Pasargadae seem to shed some light on the function of these towers.
And join us for lunch with Professor Sayed Ali Mousavi from 12-1:30 pm on Thursday, January 18 in conjunction with the Persian Center. This is a job candidate for the endowed chair position in Ancient Iranian Art History & Archeology. Please stop by, have some lunch and tea, and bring your questions to engage with this scholar. The lunch will be held on the first floor lobby of Humanities Gateway (Persian Center).
And join us for lunch with Professor Sayed Ali Mousavi from 12-1:30 pm on Thursday, January 18 in conjunction with the Persian Center. This is a job candidate for the endowed chair position in Ancient Iranian Art History & Archeology. Please stop by, have some lunch and tea, and bring your questions to engage with this scholar. The lunch will be held on the first floor lobby of Humanities Gateway (Persian Center).