Iranian’s work is defined by its parthian sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Gotarzes II
Persian; Parthia
Drachma (Coin) Portraying Chosroes I
Sasanian; Persia (now Iran)
Coin Portraying King Sapor II
Turban Helmet
Eastern Turkey or Western Iran
Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Orodes I
Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Mithridates II the Great of Parthia
Parthian
Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Mithradates IV
Rapture
Shirin Neshat Iranian, born 1957
Statuette of a Striding Figure
Mesopotamian or Iranian
Coin Portraying King Chosroes II
Sasanian; Persia
Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Phraates IV
Freed Iranian Hostage, Tickertape Parade, New York City
Thomas Frederick Arndt American, born 1944
Look
Newsha Tavakolian Iranian, born 1981
Two American Flags, Freed Iranian Hostage Tickertape Parade, New York City
Youths Standing among Cypress Trees, Ponds, and Flowers
Persia (present day Iran)
Beaker
Persian; Tepe Siyalk
Jar
Persian; probably Susa (now Iran)