Ancient Persian Art and Architecture Timeline

Development of Proto-Elamite and Elamite art and architecture which would influence the later Persian works.

Persian art and architecture develops and flourishes during the time of the Achaemenid Persian Empire.

Persian art and architecture becomes secondary to Hellenistic during the Seleucid Empire.

The Parthian Empire revives Persian art and architecture; develops frontal artworks and emphasizes circularity in architecture.

The Sassanian Empire perfects and develops Persian art and architecture to its greatest height; invents the concept of the minaret and free-standing unreinforced arch.