Shi’ ah Symbols in Qazvin with Emphasis on Illustrated Historical Resources

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Zolfi Sattar; DELBARI SHAHRBANU; Asadbigi Ardeshir; Mahdavi Damghani Mahmoud

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Journal: ISLAMIC ART Year:2019 | Volume:15 | Issue:35 Page(s): 319-346

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Title

Shi’ ah Symbols in Qazvin with Emphasis on Illustrated Historical Resources

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Zolfi Sattar | DELBARI SHAHRBANU | Asadbigi Ardeshir | Mahdavi Damghani Mahmoud | Issue Writer Certificate

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Shi’ahQ1

Safavid eraQ2

historical sourcesQ1

manuscriptsQ1

Qazvin schoolQ1

Abstract

In this descriptive-analytic study with data and images collected through library and virtual methods, a number of Shi’ ah themed manuscripts of the Qazvin school have been introduced. The results of this study indicate that the stories derived from the Qur'an, events and teachings of Islam and Shi'ism, which explicitly or symbolically represent the truth and legitimacy of Shi'ism, constitute the main frame of these images. In addition, the important concepts and notions of Shi'ism such as the right of succession and Imamate of Prophet Ali (PBUH) chosen by God, the infallibility of the Shiite Imams, the belief in the miracles and wisdoms of the Imams; also the intercession of the Imams and the expression of the dignity and status of the Imams, are represented in these paintings. Artists who have created such works have been able to visualize coded and spiritual beliefs, narratives, and concepts by avoiding a realistic approach and by applying symbols, signs and visual and tangible arts; moreover, Shi’ ah paintings are distinguished from religious paintings. They have also portrayed sacred figures and icons of Shi’ ah Islam in a symbolic manner with the use of special decorative elements, emphasizing their unique and sacred status and directing the audience to their spiritual and intrinsic perfection...

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Zolfi, Sattar, DELBARI, SHAHRBANU, Asadbigi, Ardeshir, & Mahdavi Damghani, Mahmoud. (2019). Shi’ ah Symbols in Qazvin with Emphasis on Illustrated Historical Resources. ISLAMIC ART, 15(35 ), 319-346. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/136784/en

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Zolfi Sattar, DELBARI SHAHRBANU, Asadbigi Ardeshir, Mahdavi Damghani Mahmoud. Shi’ ah Symbols in Qazvin with Emphasis on Illustrated Historical Resources. ISLAMIC ART[Internet]. 2019;15(35 ):319-346. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/136784/en

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Sattar Zolfi, SHAHRBANU DELBARI, Ardeshir Asadbigi, and Mahmoud Mahdavi Damghani, “Shi’ ah Symbols in Qazvin with Emphasis on Illustrated Historical Resources,” ISLAMIC ART, vol. 15, no. 35 , pp. 319–346, 2019, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/136784/en

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