Art and Material Culture of Iranian Shi ism

Shi''i Islam has been the official religion of Iran from the Safavids (1501-1732) to the present day. The Shi''i world experience has provided a rich artistic tradition, encompassing painting, sculpture and the production of artefacts and performance, which has helped to embed Shi''i identity in Iran as part of its national narrative. In what areas of material culture has Iranian Shi''ism manifest...