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IRANIAN STUDIES VOL: 43 NO 1 (7) answer(s).
 
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Exploring a neglected masterpiece: the Gulistan Shahnama of baysunghur / Hillenbrand, Robert   Journal Article
Hillenbrand, Robert Journal Article
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Publication 2010.
Summary/Abstract The paper begins by summarizing the basic information about the Shahnama produced in Herat for the Timurid prince Baysunghur, son of Shah Rukh, in 833/1430, one of the three iconic illustrated versions of Firdausi's poem in Persian painting. It then considers in turn the originality of this manuscript, its iconographic program and the intervals at which the images are placed within the text. The themes of enthronement and combat or battle are explored at length, as are the page layout, the role of illumination and the technique and execution of the paintings.
Key Words Shahnama  Gulistan  Baysunghur 
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ID:   093490


From epic to romance, via filicide: Rustam's character formation / Fraser Clark   Journal Article
Fraser Clark Journal Article
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Publication 2010.
Summary/Abstract Rustam is famed for being one of the most fleshed-out characters of the Shahnama. As such, this article will analyze an episode in his life of extreme emotional turbulence, in order to gain a closer understanding of how much realism Firdausi bestows upon his characters. This episode is the suicide attempt he makes following his act of filicide. I will begin with a discussion of the difficulties involved in interpreting such an ancient text as the Shahnama. An analysis of Rustam's background follows, tracing the development of his personality. I will then take a detailed look at the circumstances surrounding his attempted suicide. After this, I will gauge the extent to which this act may have its roots in his personality. By thus examining how realistic is Rustam's suicide attempt, I hope this paper will contribute to the further study of the literary nature of Firdausi's Shahnama.
Key Words Shahnama  Epic  Romance  Filicde  Rustam 
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From tourist to pilgrim: iskandar at the Ka'ba in illustrated Shahnama manuscripts / Simpson, Marianna Shreve   Journal Article
Simpson, Marianna Shreve Journal Article
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Publication 2010.
Summary/Abstract Notwithstanding its brevity, Firdausi's account of Iskandar's visit to the Ka'ba in Mecca was depicted regularly in illustrated manuscripts of the Shahnama from the fourteenth century to early modern times. An examination of these illustrations reveals the extent to which poetical and pictorial narratives diverged over the centuries, with an increasing expansion of the shrine's setting and emphasis on ritual performance and with Iskandar evolving from a passive bystander to a devout hajji. This study also offers a telling instance of the way the representation of a Shahnama scene could be transformed in response to another poetic text, specifically the Khamsa of Nizami.
Key Words Quran  Shahnama  Pilgrim  Iskandar  Kaba  Shahnama Manuscripts 
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Hushang the Dragon-slayer: fire and firearms in safavid art and diplomacy / Lassikova, Galina   Journal Article
Lassikova, Galina Journal Article
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Publication 2010.
Summary/Abstract This paper suggests the interpretation of the images woven on Safavid precious textiles in their historical context. The thesis is that the mythical and literary subject of the discovery of fire by Shah Hushang was used by the Safavids in their negotiations concerning the supply of the firearms to Iran. The images of Hushang slaying the dragon on the silks of the third quarter of the sixteenth century reflect different stages of this diplomatic mission and the objects sewn out of these textiles served as meaningful presents to the interested parties.
Key Words Diplomacy  Dragon  Lampas Imagery  Househang  Safavid Army 
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Shahnama: Between the Samanids and the Ghaznavids / Dabiri, Ghazzal   Journal Article
Dabiri, Ghazzal Journal Article
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Publication 2010.
Summary/Abstract The paper reconsiders the apocryphal stories regarding the Shahnama's initial reception to propose that it was only after long narrative poems gained currency that the Shahnama was recognized as a masterpiece. The paper analyzes the structure and themes of several histories written before and during the Samanid period and compares them with the Shahnama and the content of histories and epics produced immediately afterwards, to argue that the initial reception of the Shahnama did not depend on Sultan Mahmud Ghazni alone. It further argues that the Shahnama's aim, content, and execution differed from the histories and poetry produced in the decades immediately preceding and succeeding it, which would account for the lag in its acceptance and popularity. This led later biographers to superimpose their regret over Firdausi's treatment onto Sultan Mahmud Ghazni, who by their accounts denied him the fame and glory he deserved in his lifetime.
Key Words Shahnama  Culture - Iran  Iran - Culture  Ghaznavids  Mahmud Ghazni 
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ID:   093492


Trickster "Archetype" in the Shahnama / Uijl, Sebastiaan den   Journal Article
Uijl, Sebastiaan den Journal Article
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Publication 2010.
Summary/Abstract In this literary analysis of the Akvan Div story in the Shahnama, the author proposes to read the story through the lens of more ancient texts to arrive at a better understanding of the trickster "archetype" in Iranian culture. After a brief introduction to and critique of Jungian archetypal theory and some remarks on the proposed method of "etymological reading," a structural summary of the story is offered. The analysis that follows shows that in this reading, the story appears in its unity and parts that are usually seen as epic digressions become meaningful.
Key Words Shahnama  Trickster  Archetype 
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Why was the Shahnama illustrated / Grabar, Oleg   Journal Article
Grabar, Oleg Journal Article
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Publication 2010.
Summary/Abstract A long-standing puzzle in our knowledge of the culture surrounding the Shahnama lies in the fact that its illustrations, which became so well known, postdate the appearance of the text by nearly 300 years. There are several ways of explaining this anomaly. All contribute something to our understanding of Iranian culture, but none is entirely satisfactory. This essay suggests that a solution may lie in a better understanding of the social and ideological consequences of Mongol rule and/or in the peculiarities of urban culture at the time.
Key Words Shahanama  Mongol Rule  Urban Culture 
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