The Safavid period represents an immensely rich chapter in the
history of Iranian architecture. In this discussion of Safavid
architecture in the context of its political, social and religious
milieu, Kishwar Rizvi gives special consideration to the shrine of
Shaykh Safi, built in AD 1334, as an important template for an
emergent Safavid taste. Of both regal and religious significance,
the shrine's direct relationship to imperial power is unique in
Islamic architecture and provides valuable information about the
methods of architectural benefaction prevalent in early modern
Iran. Rizvi examines the ways in which the transition from a
devotional aesthetic to an imperial one represented the young
dynasty's imperial aspirations, and affected a wide range of public
buildings from mosques to palaces during the early Safavid period
and beyond.
General
Imprint: |
I.B. Tauris
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
British Institute of Persian Studies |
Release date: |
November 2010 |
First published: |
March 2011 |
Authors: |
Kishwar Rizvi
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-84885-354-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Architecture >
Religious buildings
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LSN: |
1-84885-354-8 |
Barcode: |
9781848853546 |
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