Описание: This catalogue is one of the first visual representations of the material religion and art objects of Naser al-Din Shahs court, vis 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 Shahs popular Shiite values in shaping attitudes toward the depiction in portraiture of the Prophet Mohammad and Imam Ali.
Khosronejads observations further confirm Naser al-Din Shahs 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 Soci t s, Religions, La cit s, CNRS, France.
