Iran, Between Two Worlds

Year Published: 1953

Creator: ?Encyclopedia Britannica ebec

Complete Record: A study of present day Iran (1953) contrasts the remnants of the Persian Empire with the growing influence of western thought and technical development. Stresses the strategic importance of Iran, and its geography. Shows scenes of the major cities and the art and industry of the country against a background of village life which has remained unchanged for twenty-five centuries. mountains middle-east map ancient columns, ruins stills of ancient drawings/carvings mosques stills of paintings - shah palace, statue 1925 leader palace of former rulers - peacock thrones... exquisitely detailed jewels/furniture religions college young men in turbans modern apartments Tehran map of Iran men making platters, silver shop windows with mini-paintings rug looming - women and children textile mill map - Suire palace med school students - women included village water well goats & sheep girls carrying water through village women cooking inside huts - bedding & belongings bread-baking over fire oil refineries, workers

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