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Art and Material Culture of Iranian Shi'ism: Iconography and Religious Devotion in Shi'i Islam

Pedram Khosronejad

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Description:The official religion of Iran has been Shii Islam from the Safavids in the sixteenth century to the present day. Little is known about the material culture produced, especially in Iran, by the narratives and traditions surrounding Shiism. The Shii world experience has provided a rich artistic tradition encompassing painting, sculpture and the production of artefacts and performance. This tradition has helped to distinguish Shiism from Sunni Islam, and to embed Shii identity in Iran as part of its national narrative._x000D__x000D_Numerous studies have focused on aspects of Shiism and culture in Iran: on the Muharram rituals, the taziyeh plays, Shii theology and the post-revolutionary politics of Shii Iran. However, few look at the relationship of Shiism to art or to material culture in Iran more widely. This is the first thorough examination of the art and material culture of Iranian Shiism within each of its political, religious and cultural dimensions. Pedram Khosronejad brings together highly distinguished scholars in the field to trace the ways in which Shii rule and theology have interacted with the architecture, art and material culture of Iran since the sixteenth century._x000D__x000D_The Art and Material Culture of Iranian Shiism reveals the variety of forms in which Shiism has produced popular arts in Iran. It addresses questions such as: in what areas of material culture has Iranian Shiism 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 Shii, and what does this say about the relationship of nation, state and faith in Iran?_x000D__x000D_This is an original contribution with a highly interdisciplinary approach that will appeal to all with scholarly interest in the history and culture of Iran and Shiism. The book will also be immensely valuable within the fields of Middle East and Islamic studies more broadly whether from the perspectives of history, politics, religion or the history of art.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Art and Material Culture of Iranian Shi'ism: Iconography and Religious Devotion in Shi'i Islam. To get started finding Art and Material Culture of Iranian Shi'ism: Iconography and Religious Devotion in Shi'i Islam, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 304

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company

Release: 2013

ISBN: 1299639534

Description: The official religion of Iran has been Shii Islam from the Safavids in the sixteenth century to the present day. Little is known about the material culture produced, especially in Iran, by the narratives and traditions surrounding Shiism. The Shii world experience has provided a rich artistic tradition encompassing painting, sculpture and the production of artefacts and performance. This tradition has helped to distinguish Shiism from Sunni Islam, and to embed Shii identity in Iran as part of its national narrative._x000D__x000D_Numerous studies have focused on aspects of Shiism and culture in Iran: on the Muharram rituals, the taziyeh plays, Shii theology and the post-revolutionary politics of Shii Iran. However, few look at the relationship of Shiism to art or to material culture in Iran more widely. This is the first thorough examination of the art and material culture of Iranian Shiism within each of its political, religious and cultural dimensions. Pedram Khosronejad brings together highly distinguished scholars in the field to trace the ways in which Shii rule and theology have interacted with the architecture, art and material culture of Iran since the sixteenth century._x000D__x000D_The Art and Material Culture of Iranian Shiism reveals the variety of forms in which Shiism has produced popular arts in Iran. It addresses questions such as: in what areas of material culture has Iranian Shiism 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 Shii, and what does this say about the relationship of nation, state and faith in Iran?_x000D__x000D_This is an original contribution with a highly interdisciplinary approach that will appeal to all with scholarly interest in the history and culture of Iran and Shiism. The book will also be immensely valuable within the fields of Middle East and Islamic studies more broadly whether from the perspectives of history, politics, religion or the history of art.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Art and Material Culture of Iranian Shi'ism: Iconography and Religious Devotion in Shi'i Islam. To get started finding Art and Material Culture of Iranian Shi'ism: Iconography and Religious Devotion in Shi'i Islam, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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