Dimensions
203 x 203 x 16mm
This catalogue is one of the first visual representations of the material religion and art objects of Naser al-Din Shah's court, vis a vis popular Shiite beliefs during the Naseri period (1848-1896). In this work, Pedram Khosronejad has paid special attention to the role of Naser al-Din Shah's popular Shiite values in shaping attitudes toward the depiction in portraiture of the Prophet Mohammad and Imam Ali.
Khosronejad's observations further confirm Naser al-Din Shah's deep-rooted connections to popular Shiite beliefs and related superstitions, along with his interest in Shiite rituals and ceremonies.
Thierry Zarcone, Directeur de recherche, Groupe Societes, Religions, Laicites, CNRS, France.
