TEHRAN – A book titled “Art Depictions” was unveiled on Monday at a ceremony at the Daphne Museum complex attended by academics, cultural practitioners and art researchers.
According to the Daphne Group, the book was compiled and published by its research department and provides a comprehensive introduction to the works housed in the newly established Museum of Fine Arts and Depiction.
Hamidreza Soleimani, head of the Dafine Museum Group, spoke at the unveiling ceremony and said that the publication is the second volume in a series aimed at documenting the museum’s collections. “This book has been prepared to be a reliable reference for researchers and those interested in art,” he said.
Commander Soleimani said that in this series, each satellite museum in the group is assigned its own specialized materials in order to systematically present works of art and related research. He added that the institution has shifted its focus from development projects to research and documentation of its collections.
He also commemorated National Book Week by announcing a two-week free museum membership program to promote public access to reading and cultural heritage.
Behnam Zangi, art historian and president of Sabah Academy, also discussed the artistic characteristics of the works from the Qajar period included in the book. He provided participants with a historical and aesthetic overview.
ICOM Iran Director Ahmad Mohit Tabatabay said research-based publications help museums fulfill their cultural mission and contribute to the expansion of reading culture.
Mr. Ketayon Peraseidi, an expert from the museum group, expressed his gratitude to the research department and said that strengthening academic activities remains a priority. She said the group will continue to support cultural and academic initiatives.
The ceremony concluded with the formal unveiling of Art Depictions and the donation of a copy to the Daphne Museum’s specialized library.
The book is named after the Museum of Fine Arts and Depiction, located within the Daphne Museum complex, run by the Mostazafan Foundation.
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