Noida: “Human Being it seems are at their best when immersed deeply in something challenging. Creativity does not wait for that moment it fashions its own perfect moments out of ordinary ones. Persian art or Iranian art has one of the richest art heritages in world history and has been strong in many media including architecture, painting, weaving, pottery, calligraphy, metalworking and sculpture,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT School of Animation at the inauguration of exhibition of miniature paintings from Iran at AAFT campus.
“Characteristics of Persian miniature painting include the use of sharply defined areas of bright, pure color and the exacting depiction of detail in both background and foreground; these distinguish Persian painting from European painting,” added Dr. Mohd. Ali Rabbani, Cultural Counselor Iran Culture House, Embassy of Iran in the capacity of Chief Guest of the show.
The exhibition was created by well-known artists from Iran Goordraz Azad Panahi and Hamzah Ali Quadari also visiting professors in Iran Universities. The guest also release the books prepared by the students of AAFT School of Animation.
Forty different paintings depicting the art and culture of Iran were displayed for the students and faculty to learn and enjoy. A workshop how to paint miniatures was conducted by Goodraz Azad Panahi & Hamzah Ali Quadari.
Later Sandeep Marwah honoured the guest with the life membership of World Peace Development and Research Foundation. Director Ashish Garg presented vote of thanks and conducted the program. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry & Indo Iran Film and Cultural Forum.