The Art and Material Culture of Iranian Shi'ism
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The Art and Material Culture of Iranian Shi'ism

Iconography and Religious Devotion in Shi'i Islam

  1. 304 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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The Art and Material Culture of Iranian Shi'ism

Iconography and Religious Devotion in Shi'i Islam

About this book

Shi'i Islam has been the official religion of Iran from the Safavids (1501-1732) to the present day. The Shi'i world experience has provided a rich artistic tradition, encompassing painting, sculpture and the production of artefacts and performance, which has helped to embed Shi'i identity in Iran as part of its national narrative. In what areas of material culture has Iranian Shi'ism manifested itself through objects or buildings that are unique within the overall culture of Islam? To what extent is the art and architecture of Iran from the Safavid period onwards identifiably Shi'i? What does this say about the relationship of nation, state and faith in Iran? Here, leading experts trace the material heritage of Iranian Shi'ism within each of its political, religious and cultural dimensions.

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Information

Publisher
I.B. Tauris
Year
2011
Print ISBN
9781848851689
eBook ISBN
9780857720658
Edition
1
Topic
Art
Subtopic
Art General

Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Foreword -- James W. Allan
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Notes on Contributors
  5. Notes on Transliteration
  6. Introduction
  7. PART ONE - Shi’i Devotional Iconography and Symbolism
  8. PART TWO - Shi’i Rituals, Pious Artefacts and Material Culture
  9. Index