Naqsh u Nigar 1957-03

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Publication frequency: Quartly
Language: Persian
Subject: Art, History of Art, Persian Miniature, Art Exhibitions News, History of Painting, Persian Carpet, Sasanian Music, Art Event
Place of publication: Tehran
Publisher: The National Office of Fine Arts
Imprint Owner: The National Office of Fine Arts
Publication Serie: Naqsh u Nigar
Editor (publication): Simin Danishvar
Year: 1957 (1336)

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The Naqsh u Nigar (Art and Design) magazine was first published in 1955 under the management of Simin Danishvar, publish by the National Office of Fine Arts.

In its first issue, the magazine stated its purpose as: "To introduce Persian fine arts in a way that has never been done before, and to showcase both well-known and unknown Iranian artists, whether in the capital or in small villages."

The magazine featured content such as the biographies of artists, the history of Persian painting and miniature art, dance, archaeology, traditional clothing, as well as news about art exhibitions and international art competitions. These were written by prominent artists, writers like Lutf ‘Ali Suratgar, Isa Bihnam, Akbar Tajvidi, Husayn ‘Ali Mallah, Hasan ‘Ali Vaziri, Badi'uzzaman Furuzanfar, Professor Arthur Pope, Simin Danishvar, Muhsin Hashtrudi, Muhammad Taqi Mustafavi, Yahya Zaka', Mihdi Zavara'i and Parviz Sidiqi.

Naqsh u Nigar was published eight issues. Nadir Nadirpur served as editor, and Sadiq Barirani designed the layout for the eighth issue.

Although the magazine was labelled as a quarterly in all its issues, its publication schedule was consistently irregular.

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