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FREE. Reservation s required.
Registration will open on September 26\, 2025.

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Iran’s Safavid period (150 1–1722) marks a Golden Age in the art of carpet weaving. Long appreciated by scholars and connoisseurs for their intricate patterns\, rich hues\, and fine weaves\, Safavid carpets are rarely considered in the contexts f or which they were originally made. In this lecture\, Margaret Squires wi ll draw on her recently completed doctoral research to explore the integr al role of carpets in Iranian palaces\, shrines\, and garden pavilions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Her presentation will reveal no t only the artistic sophistication of carpet weaving in this period\, but the social and cultural significance of the medium as well.  \;

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This program will be interpreted in American Sign Language by \;Ghostlight Stage Company.

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About the speaker:

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Margaret Squires\, PhD\, is an Associate Lecturer at The Courtauld Institute of Art in London\, UK. Her research centers on the arts of early modern Iran\, with a particular focus on carpets and t extiles.  \; \;

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Please join us for the lecture from 2–3 p .m. in Fath Auditorium with light refreshments to follow from 3–4 p.m. in the Marek-Weaver Family Commons. \;

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This lecture is made possible by the Markarian Foundation. \;

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If you need accessibility accommodations\, please contact us in advan ce at access@cincyart.org or fil l out the accessibility request form.

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