| ISBN |
1898592292 (hbk.) |
| 9781898592297 (hbk.) |
| Author |
Allan, James W. |
| Title |
The art and architecture of Twelver Shiʿism : Iraq, Iran and the Indian sub-continent / by James W. Allan |
| Publisher |
London : Azimuth Editions, 2012 |
| Physical desc. |
viii, 174 p. ; ill. (some col.), maps, plans ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
Biennial Ehsan Yarshater lecture series 5 |
| Note |
Biennial Ehsan Yarshater lecture series, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (11-16 January 2007). |
| CBL illustrations: p. 74, pl. 2.32 (In 69.18); p. 108, pl. 3.21 (Per 254, f. 83b). |
| Bibliography etc. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-157) and index. |
| Contents |
Shiʿism and shrines -- Shiʿism, royal patronage and political power -- Shiʿism and the craft industries: the Kashan ceramics industry in the 13th and early 14th century; Shrines and the craft industries; the craft industries and Shiʿi inscriptions; Shiʿism and the steelworking industry; Shiʿism and the arts of the book; conclusion -- Shiʿism and the Muharram processions -- Conclusion. |
| Subject |
Chester Beatty Library -- Manuscript -- In 69 |
| Chester Beatty Library -- Manuscript -- Per 254 |
| Islamic art -- Iraq |
| Islamic art -- Iran |
| Islamic art -- India |
| Islamic architecture -- Iraq |
| Islamic architecture -- Iran |
| Islamic architecture -- India |
| Shiite shrines |
| Shīʿah |
