The Evolution of Persian Painting: From the Fall of the Safavid Dynasty to the Rise of Qajar Art

As the Qajar dynasty rose to power in the late 18th century under Agha Mohammad Khan, Persian painting began to see a revival. However, this revival did not seek to merely resurrect Safavid styles. Instead, it gave birth to a distinctly new aesthetic that blended traditional Persian techniques with new modes of representation, including influences from European art, which entered Iran more prominently during this time.