Sanati Museum: a great stop for art lovers and tourists alike

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Here, visitors can enjoy the beauty and complexity of these masterpieces, ranging from classic portraits to abstract forms.Located in the
heart of Kerman, the museum contains a great treasury of contemporary art pieces from both Iran and other parts of the world
At the moment, some 1500 pieces of artwork are on display in the museum, which includes paintings and sculptures of many Iranian and foreign
artists.Also known as the Sanati Museum, the institution was founded about 80 years ago by Ali Akbar Sanati, who was an Iranian artist and
benefactor
He had a large orphanage and took care of numerous orphans.The objects include works by Iranian artists, such as Kamal al-Molk, Akbar
Sanatizadeh, Parviz Tanavoli, Sohrab Sepehri, and Ali Akbar Yasemi, to name a few
The museum also houses works by famous artists such as Wassily Kandinsky, Tom Phillips, Auguste Rodin, and Henry Moore.You may find the
museum's name in calligraphy on clay and bricks on the facade
The ceiling resembles a traditional Persian one and is in the shape of a dome.There is a porch in front of the building that protects
visitors from the scorching sun
Sanati Museum is known for its efforts to bring art to the forefront of Iranian society
The museum organizes events, workshops, and seminars intending to promote the visual arts and encourage people to appreciate art in all its
forms.Such an approach means that visitors can not only view the artworks but also understand the context in which they were created and
appreciate the artists' skills and techniques.In addition, the museum garden is a great place to relax and enjoy the surrounding beauty
while exploring the various sculptures on display
It is in keeping with the architecture of the famous Persian Gardens.Overall, the Sanati Museum is a must-see for art lovers and tourists
alike
With its impressive collection, stunning sculpture garden, and commitment to promoting Iranian art, the Sanati Museum sets a high standard
for contemporary art museums around the world
When in Kerman, be sure to include a visit to the Sanati Museum in your itinerary and immerse yourself in the beauty of contemporary Iranian
art.The museum is a gateway to other attractions, such as the Kerman National Library, the Moayedi Ice House, and the Ganjali Khan Complex
Leaving Kerman, you can also visit Shazdeh Garden, Arg-e Bam, and Rayen Castle.Kerman is dominated by historical monuments such as mosques,
caravanserai, and fire temples
The city is a melting pot of Persians and Baloch people originally from the neighboring province of Sistan-Balochistan.Besides, Kerman is
bounded by the provinces of Fars in the west, Yazd in the north, South Khorasan in the northeast, Sistan-Baluchestan in the east, and
Hormozgan in the south
It also includes the southern part of the central Iranian desert, the Dasht-e Lut.AFM