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Author Khosronejad, Pedram.

Title The art and material culture of Iranian Shi'ism : iconography and religious devotion in Shi'i Islam / edited by Pedram Khosronejad.

Publication Info. London ; New York : I.B. Tauris : in association with Iran Heritage Foundation ; New York : Distributed in the U.S. by Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.

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Description 1 online resource (viii, 284 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series Iran and the Persianate world
Iran and the Persianate world.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents pt. 1. Shi'i devotional iconography and symbolism -- pt. 2. Shi'i rituals, pious artefacts and material culture.
Summary Annotation 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.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Islamic art -- Iran.
Islamic art.
Iran.
Islam and art.
Islam and art.
Islam and architecture -- Iran.
Shīʻah -- Iran.
Islam and architecture.
Iran -- Civilization.
Shīʻah.
Civilization.
ART -- Subjects & Themes -- Religious.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Title Iranian Shi'ism
Other Form: Print version: Khosronejad, Pedram. Art and material culture of Iranian Shi'ism. London ; New York : I.B. Tauris : In association with Iran Heritage Foundation ; New York : Distributed in the U.S. by Palgrave Macmillan, 2012 9781848851689 (OCoLC)620146935
ISBN 9780857720658 (electronic book)
0857720651 (electronic book)
9781848851689
1848851685