SOFREH: The Art of Persian Celebration

 

SOFREH: The Art of Persian Celebration by Maryam Khosrowshahi Dr. Willem Floor Parviz Tanavoli Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Brown Auditorium 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Join for an illustrated discussion by Dr. Touraj Daryaee, Director of the Samuel M. Jordan Center for Persian Studies, UC Irvine, on the origins and evolution of sofreh, the artful and often highly elaborate arrangement of flowers, condiments, and objects of spiritual or cultural importance displayed at Persian ceremonies, such as Nowruz and Aqd. Dr. Daryaee will be joined by Maryam Kh This is a free event, but seating is limited, please RSVP by January 31st, or call 323 857 6011.