Art Allegory & The Rise Of Shiism In Ira
Art Allegory & The Rise Of Shiism In Ira
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Transforming our understanding of Persian art, this impressive interdisciplinary book decodes some of the worlds 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.
