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Art, allegory and the rise of Shiism in Iran, 1487-1565
ix, 291 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of color plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Transforming our understanding of Persian art, this impressive interdisciplinary book decodes some of the world's most exquisite medieval paintings. It reveals the hidden meaning behind enigmatic figures and scenes that have puzzled modern scholars, focusing on five 'miniature' paintings. Chad Kia shows how the cryptic elements in these works of art from Timurid Persia conveyed the mystical teachings of Sufi poets like Rumi, Attar and Jami, and heralded one of the most significant events in the history of Islam, the takeover by the Safavids in 1501 and the conversion of Iran to Shiism.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Iranian
Edinburgh studies in classical Islamic history and culture