伊朗是古代和中世纪最伟大文明的发源地，但这些成就现在在国外却鲜为人知。《伊朗史诗》汇集了250件迷人的物品和图片，罕见地阐明了伊朗5000年的历史，展示了文明生活如何在公元前3200年左右在伊朗出现，以及2500年前形成的独特的伊朗形象如何通过艺术的延续、宗教信仰和波斯语表达出来，一直延续到今天。

这本宏伟而重要的书图文并茂，涵盖了世界各地收藏的金属制品、陶瓷、玻璃、插图手稿、纺织品、地毯、油画、绘画和照片。它将古代和伊斯兰世界的珍品与当代艺术家和制作者的作品汇聚在一起，展示了仍然影响着许多现代从业者的丰富遗产。

Iran was home to some of the greatest civilizations of both the ancient and medieval worlds, but these achievements are now little known outside the country. Epic Iran brings together 250 fascinating objects and images to cast a rare light on 5,000 years of history, showing how civilized life emerged in Iran around 3,200 BC, and how a distinctive Iranian identity, formed 2,500 years ago, has survived until today, expressed through artistic continuities, religious affiliations and the Persian language.

Lavishly illustrated, this magnificent and important book encompasses metalwork, ceramics, glass, illustrated manuscripts, textiles, carpets, oil paintings, drawings and photographs from collections around the world. It brings treasures from the ancient and Islamic worlds together with the work of contemporary artists and makers, demonstrating the rich legacy that still influences many modern-day practitioners.