Pedram Khosronejad Livres

Utilizing photographs from Iran's Qajar period, this groundbreaking work explores the medium's capacity to document and simultaneously pathologize the history and culture of African slave communities in Qajar Iran. It delves into the complexities of representation, revealing the struggles and narratives of these communities through a unique historical lens.

Focusing on the daily life of Naser al-Din Shah, this collection features a wealth of images that highlight the roles of his wives, concubines, and slaves. It offers a rare glimpse into the royal court and the intricacies of life during his reign, showcasing the dynamics and relationships within the palace. The visual narrative captures the cultural and social aspects of the time, making it a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of 19th-century Persia.

Focusing on the intersection of material religion and art, this catalogue explores the visual culture of Naser al-Din Shah's court alongside popular Shiite beliefs during the Naseri period. Pedram Khosronejad highlights how the Shah's Shiite values influenced perceptions of portraiture, particularly regarding representations of the Prophet Mohammad and Imam Ali. The work serves as a significant resource for understanding the relationship between art and religious sentiment in 19th-century Iran.

In this volume the authors present and discuss different aspects of their field researches and experiences in regard to the women's rituals and devotional practices. One of the main aims of this book is to broaden our understanding of women's devotional life, as well as calling attention to its relation to general social change. Most of the contributions are based on field researches, direct observations and rituals participations. This gives the reader a unique opportunity for better understanding of methodological challenges related to gender issues and field research among Muslim communities. --

In Iran, the history of photography and cinematography is mired with doubts and ambiguities. While academic debates have focused on the photography and cinematography of the Qajar era from the viewpoint of historical analyses and technical aspects, there does not appear to be any anthropological research, and particularly, visual anthropological research on these two important visual mediums. This book is the first of its kind to use visual anthropology, ethnographical film studies, as well as media/visual studies as a methodological framework for examining the socio-cultural life during the Qajar era in Persia (Iran). (Series: Iranian Studies - Vol. 2) [Subject: History, Iranian Studies, Anthropology, Ethnography, Cultural Studies, Middle East Studies, Film Studies, Photography, Media Studies]