Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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PhD student, Department of History and Civilization of Islamic Nations, Faculty of Islamic Theology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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Assistant Professor Department of History and Civilization of Islamic Nations, Faculty of Islamic Theology and Education, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran,
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Assistant Professor, Faculty Member, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch, Mashhad, Iran
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Assistant Professor, Department of History and Civilization of Islamic Nations, Faculty of Islamic Theology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
10.22034/ias.2019.101890
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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