The Dove Valley Arts Society presents "Beyond the Veil - the Arts of Islamic Persia", a lecture by John Osbourne.

Iran has a sophisticated cultural heritage ignored in the headlines. The main part of the lecture illustrates the development of the spectacular architecture in the mosques and palaces of Persia through the Islamic period, with an emphasis on their brilliant tilework and painting, including the splendid buildings of Shah Abbas' early 17th century Isfahan. Persia’s classic gardens are mentioned, and beautiful examples of manuscript illustration (‘miniatures’) are included. ​

John Osborne graduated in Classics at Cambridge University and taught classical subjects for over thirty years at Marlborough College, where he was Senior Master. He worked for several years for the British Council in Iran and Turkey, which gave him a now long-standing interest in Islamic culture.

There is a £5 entry charge for non-members.

This is one of a series of events - please be aware that if you attend more than one event then you will be asked to become a member.

Note today there will be short AGM at 2pm before the talk.